Kehinde Wiley is a contemporary African-American painter, best known for his realistic images of African-Americans, many posed like historic images of kings or other people of privilege and power. Sometimes his portraits feature famous people such as President Obama, but other times he uses models of strangers he meets on city streets from around the globe.

Learn more about this amazing artist and follow along to create your own collage & painting portrait in the style of Kehinde Wiley.

We have all spent much time this year staying at home. Maybe you have been looking out your window. What do you see there? Do you ever daydream of a different view? Let’s create a dreamlike view painting inspired by the work of Marc Chagall.

Learn to create an abstract paint collage in bright colors with large brush strokes like Alma Woodsey Thomas in this art lesson with Ms. Jennifer

Aaron Douglas was an African-American painter who was influenced in the Harlem Renaissance 100 years ago. Sometimes called “the father of black American art,” his works often feature bold, graphic silhouettes of people, fractured color planes, and harmonious color schemes. For this art project idea, let’s create a silhouette of an important moment in your life, history, or a story you admire.