A "Gem" of a Painting Project

Okay, so I had NO idea that my painted gemstone project with my Art I, 9th grade students, would get so much attention. To say that I am surprised would be the understatement of the year. I started out by posting their results of their large scale gemstone paintings using tempera cakes (which are highly underrated in my opinion) in a few Facebook groups for art teachers and WHAMO! So, now free to anyone who wants it by subscribing to my email list. Plus subscribers get monthly freebies including lesson plans, tips and tricks, worksheets, and more not featured anywhere else. This is a lovely little "gem" of a presentation and art show theme idea that I call "FACETED." There is also a very comprehensive (24 pages, whew!) lesson plan as well if it suits your fancy:-)