Mimic the Masters
Bring the works of the Impressionist masters into your home or classroom in a done-for-you, print-and-play format.
This comprehensive art curriculum has been meticulously designed by the teacher and artist duo behind The Budding Artists.
Lessons are crafted in such a way that anyone can implement them. No art background or skills necessary.
Try out the first two lessons for free using the button below to subscribe. You'll be added to our list for early bird pricing. We'll let you know when the program is live in the shop (expected early September). Scroll down to learn more.
Download the digital file.
Print the Teacher's Guide and Appendix. (Or use it digitally)
Print (or send for printing) the prints of Impressionist Paintings.
Set up your art station (recommendations included).
Get started playing (learning and making Impressionist-style art).
How to use
Mimic the Masters: Impressionists
If you've been looking for a way to bring more art into your home or classroom, but weren't sure where to start, look no further.
With this curriculum, students from preschool through high school
gain exposure to noteworthy masterpieces,
learn art history regarding the famous artists and the Impressionist art movement,
and develop artistic skills related to all seven elements of art.
Subscribe before launch day and get early bird pricing.
What’s Included in the full program?
24 full lessons (each with picture study, art history, art skill/element, art application)
History, geography, and influence of 3 Impressionist artists (Monet, Degas, and Cassatt)
Observation and analysis of 14 famous works of art
Enrichment lessons for students who want to make more art
Printable coloring page of each painting being studied
Recommended materials list
Tips on art techniques
Art-related book list
Suggestions for composer study to accompany the art
Why Mimic the Masters?
For hundreds of years, artists have learned their craft by copying the masters who came before them, just as an apprentice carpenter would learn from the master carpenter. Even the Impressionists spent time in the Louvre copying the works of the Renaissance painters, though they would break away from that traditional art form and create their own great works.
Why study the Impressionists?
Many students (young and old) hesitate to put pencil to paper and make art for fear of doing it wrong. The Impressionist style gives us an easy access point into the world of creating as it does not try to portray realistic details, merely impressions. There is no wrong way of creating an impression. This takes the pressure off students who would normally try to replicate something perfectly.
“As a teacher turned homeschool mom, I know art is important but find it challenging to incorporate into our week. These scripted lessons are very easy to follow and are worded well. I love that it includes history along with the actual art techniques. The materials aren’t intimidating either. ”