Van Gogh Rising Moon Art Project

Ready to liven up your intermediate art curriculum with engaging, step by step oil pastel projects? My no prep Van Gogh art lesson and sub plan will boost confidence and creativity in drawing Evening Landscape with Rising Moon. Kids will learn about Post-Impressionism, his time spent in Paris and Arles, and how to use line, an element of art.

And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on modern artists like Vincent Van Gogh. 

During this art project, your class will study how Van Gogh created contrast with different line varieties. And, they’ll discover how he transitioned from dark, moody colors to bright, cheerful hues. Students will draw a summer-inspired rising moon over mountains using the step by step guide and PowerPoint.

Plan middle school art lessons about contemporary artists and art appreciation in a way that excites them. Finally feel confident in your art curriculum and be organized and prepared to teach art!

What’s Included

Can I be honest with you? Art history can sometimes be boring for kids. There, I said it. Teaching about artists and cultures doesn’t have to be a snoozer, though! 

I’ve designed 3 different ways for students to attempt this Van Gogh art project. All will engage kids to create! Choose which way works best for your classes:

• Roll a dice game to add randomness to your student’s artwork
• “You Pick” art worksheet for kids to choose their own line varieties
• Digital spinner wheels, so kids can randomly pick elements and you can integrate technology in the art room
• Printable dice template in case you have no dice
• Step-by-step picture directions to guide students through the art process
• Drawing practice worksheet, for kids who want to sketch out their ideas
• Vincent Van Gogh Artist study about the life and work of this Dutch landscape painter, so you don’t need to research
• “Big Ideas” reflection worksheet where students write about their art process 
• Self-assessment worksheet so kids can think about how they performed during the project
• Art grading rubric which assesses expectations, craftsmanship, work habits, creativity, and clean-up
• 8 “I CAN” Statements aligned to the Studio Habits of Mind to use during instruction or post on your bulletin board
• 4 Art exit tickets with quick, thought-provoking prompts
• Van Gogh coloring pages to keep kids inspired by Van Gogh’s Rising Moon painting outside of the art room

Ways to Use My Van Gogh Rising Moon Project for Intermediate Art

My Van Gogh drawing project is flexible and can be used in many ways throughout your art room and beyond. It’s great for maternity or emergency art sub plans, early finisher activities, and even for virtual art class or an after-school art club.

You Will Receive

• 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Van Gogh Evening Landscape with Rising Moon Art Project)
• 1 Non-Editable PowerPoint 
• 5 Digital Spinner Videos (downloadable, and links to them on Google Slides and YouTube)
• Paperless Google Drive Digital Resource

Why You’ll Love It

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…I love how this is presented! I know the kids will like it.

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