This holiday season, why not add a mini art lesson to your Christmas crafts with these fantastic famous artist-inspired Christmas art projects for kids! If your kiddos aren’t as into handprint crafts or other classic Christmas crafts, learn a little bit about a famous artist instead and apply their work to a unique Christmas or Winter art project instead.
CHRISTMAS ART PROJECTS
CHRISTMAS ART PROJECTS
Go ahead and combine Christmas and Famous artists for artist-inspired Christmas art projects! Not only do kids love these projects…they are also an easy way to add Christmas crafts to your agenda this season.
I’ve got a kiddo who doesn’t necessarily love the traditional Christmas craft but has no problem when we add a famous artist to the mix. Below you’ll find fantastic ideas for a variety of artists for both winter and Christmas activities. Check back often, the list will grow every holiday season!
WHY STUDY FAMOUS ARTISTS?
Studying the artwork of the masters not only influences your artistic style but even improves your skills and decisions when creating your own original work.
It is great for kids to be exposed to different styles of art, and experiment with different mediums, and techniques through our famous artist art projects.
Kids may even find an artist or artists whose work they really like and will inspire them to do more of their own artwork.
Why is learning about art from the past important?
- Kids who are exposed to art have an appreciation for beauty!
- Kids who study art history feel a connection to the past!
- Art discussions develop critical thinking skills!
- Kids who study art learn about diversity at a young age!
- Art history can inspire curiosity!
CHRISTMAS ART IDEAS WITH FAMOUS ARTISTS
Each of these winter-themed or Christmas art projects has a free printable template with instructions to get you started. Plus, the supplies are budget-friendly and readily available. We’ll continue to add to the list as well!
KANDINSKY CHRISTMAS TREE
Decorate a door or bulletin board with a field of Kandinsky-inspired trees with this FREE Christmas tree outline.
Teacher Tip: Done with classic Kandinsky circles, your students can make a variety of these trees for fantastic Christmas classroom door decorations for your room!
As a background, use blue paper/posterboard (or paint paper blue) and use the classic Pollock splatter method with white paint to set a snowy backdrop. Learn more about how to do splatter painting.
Or have each student individually make a backdrop in a favorite artistic style and add their tree. Attach each individual one to your door!
MORE CHRISTMAS CRAFTS TO ENJOY
We have plenty of Christmas crafts and DIY Christmas ornaments to try out this holiday season. Many include free printable templates to help you get started.
Printable Winter Holiday Art Projects Pack
Celebrate the Winter season with themed art!
Everything you need is included. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Winter.
Snowflakes, Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and Valentine’s Day
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
