How To Get Started With The Artabet
You can teach the basics of the Artabet system by using the free art resources for teachers included in this post snd those that follow.. lI will demonstrate the six fundamental lines (round and round, up and down, back and forth, zigzag, wiggle, and dot dot dot). I will offer Free Supplemental Holiday Pacs for those special days we all love. (Just email , ron.mulvey@yahoo.ca and I’ll send them via Dropbox)You will have access to many free video art lessons that have been used in Classrooms all over the world by teachers and parents just like you. Artabet lesson plans, Artabet games, motor development and skill building exercises...and a special Thanksgiving Lesson at the end of this post.
Find out right here why the Artabet Method Of Drawing has inspired teachers and young artists around the world and learn How To Teach Artabet Using These Free Online Resources. Let’s get started!
Teachers Recommendations and the Artabet’s Initial Launch
Start your class with Artabet Warm Ups
Let’s start with how to hold a pencil
Here is an early video that demonstrates the 6 lines perfectly.
Teacher’s comment by L.C. September 2016
“You are amazing! We are in our second year of becoming an Integrated Arts School. Your technique is a perfect starting point for elements of line. “
Here is a quote from the Washington Parent Trust about the Artabet;
“Just like you provide formal support in language development, you can provide early support in learning the building blocks of art, music and movement. For example:Drawing Skills:“I love how art teacher Ron Mulvey talks about the “Artabet” on his website:”
- If you were to teach a 3 to 5 year old to write you would start with the Alphabet.
- If you were to teach a 3 to 5 year old to count you would start with the Numbers
- If you were to teach a 3 to 5 year old to draw you would teach them the Artabet”
The “Artabet” includes the “6 universal lines” that Ron Mulvey defines as: round and round, up and down, zig zag, wiggle wiggle, dot dot.” Watch this short video and see how you can start your child with a few applications of the Artabet and end up with all six lines att the end of the video.
Your First Artabet Character
More Characters Using The 6 Lines Of The Artabet K-6
Our Latest video from 2025. A complete Artabet Class!
Complete class for young art enthusiasts who want to learn how to ‘illustrate’.
Kids love guessing ‘THE MYSTERY ANIMAL’. Watch me show you how to do it and draw it.
Selections From The Artabet First Steps In Drawing (purchase on website home page)
Art Games And Skill Builders: Easy to Challenging
Do Skill Builders Then The Character: Get These From The ‘Free Holiday Teacher Pacs’
NOW WE BUILD A ‘DRAW A STORY’
Add One More Artabet Character…
Now Draw The Story: Remember The Hop Over Horizon Line For Depth
I am going to rest also! I’ll will see you next week with more Artabet Fun.
Email me now and get in the Holiday Mood!
What You’ll Find in Holiday Teacher’s Pac
- Free Teachers Holiday Art Packs – ready-to-print activities for Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and more.
- Art Skill Builders – fun, progressive lessons that teach kids how to draw anything using the Artabet line system.
- Printable Art Worksheets – perfect for art centers, after-school programs, and creative home learning.
- Free Help and Art Tips from Ron Mulvey – videos on the website and utube, guides, and personal support from Ron Mulvey the creator of Artabet.
Why Parents and Teachers Love Artabet:
- Builds artistic confidence and imagination.
- Easy-to-use lessons for any age or skill level.
- Many 100% free resources for teachers and schools.(Artabet Book is reasonably priced and supports this website.)
- Proven system taught to thousands of kids worldwide.
Start today with free Artabet printables and lesson plans and Holiday Teacher Pac—and see how easy it is to make art fun for every child!
How To Draw The Artabet Puppy
A complete Artabet Class for grades 2 to 6, for kids and teachers. Develop your student’s ability to draw using the Six Universal lines of the Artabet. You can use: HB pencil,paper, eraser, black pen and any coloring tool you have. We use sharpie pens, HB pencil, watercolors and good watercolor paper.