If you learn how to draw a cat with metallic markers, then your imagination can run wild with all kinds of fancy decorations. Especially if you use these two inexpensive supplies. If drawing with crayons is getting to feel a … Read More
Here are some tips for young artists that are just learning how to draw children, whether it is themselves or someone else. Learning how to draw bodies, even in the simplest of forms, might be easier than you think if … Read More
Learn how to draw a Cartoon Shark with a close up of his head and you can easily add a mouth with lots of pointy teeth. An angry eye finishes the look. The great thing about cartoon drawings is that … Read More
Learn how to draw a Cartoon Lady, with fun and exaggerated features. Finish with the biggest head of hair your paper will allow. MATERIALS Draw a Cartoon Woman PDF (click here to download) Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above … Read More
Here’s how to draw a baby chick. You can add a cartoon twist with that large and expressive eye. I recommend finding some kind of circle to trace for the head. A bowl, roll of masking tape, anything to get … Read More
Find out how charming a stick person drawing can be, especially when surrounded by lots of bright colors. Here’s an idea of what to do if your children are maybe getting stuck trying to make the PERFECT drawing, especially a … Read More
Learn how to draw a gorilla, one of the many endangered animals in the world. This step by step tutorial will help you draw a profile view of his body. MATERIALS Draw a Gorilla PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black Sharpie … Read More
Show your students how to draw Pikachu instead of just watching him on a screen. That way you can make up your own stories, right? The enduring popularity of this guy still amazes me. My son used to be a … Read More
Here’s an idea for how to draw simple birds. Stack them on top of each other, with the highest one looking at a pretty flower. These little birds couldn’t be any simpler, but they do need to be stacked with … Read More
When you learn how to draw the Easter Bunny, I believe you have full permission to then color or paint him however you want. In most places, Easter means spring, which means lots of bright and flowery colors. This tutorial … Read More
Here is one way to draw a squirrel that is simple, but still looks pretty realistic. His outstretched hands can even hold one of his favorite foods. MATERIALS Draw a Squirrel PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above … Read More
When you learn how to draw a mask with simple closed shapes, then all kinds of options are possible in how you fill them. This easy to draw mask can be the basis for lots of multicultural, as well as … Read More
This how to draw a farm tutorial was inspired by the Becker Middle School blog. They took more of a map like approach to drawing a farm with lots of fields, trees, etc. Challenge your students to create their own … Read More
Learn how to draw an easy snake, sitting in a spiral coil. It’s a lot more interesting than just the simple “S” shape. It takes a little more concentration to draw his coiled snake body even and balanced under his … Read More
Learn how to draw an owl that is filled with lots of bright colors, pretty patterns and set against a dark nighttime sky. Add some extra fun by bringing out metallic markers when the paint has completely dried. The silver … Read More
Add some fun to your architecture drawing by learning how to draw a cafe. Old fashioned buildings have so many interesting features, like rounded windows and doors. MATERIALS Draw a Cafe PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above … Read More
You can direct students how to draw an abstract face in with this easy step by step tutorial. The result will always fill the entire paper, and will have in incredibly creative look as well. If your students seem to … Read More
Learning how to draw plants that include their root system, could be boring and dry … or bright and colorful and create a keepsake work of art. You can integrate more art with your plant studies with this watercolor project. … Read More
Learn how to draw a poodle by turning the body into a few simple shapes. The puffy cloud shape works for the head, body, feet and tail. Try this poodle drawing for students that are just learning how to draw … Read More
Mix the amazing pigment of Sharpies on a stretched canvas for a Valentine art project that is as rich, and colorful (and inexpensive!) as can be. This one involves mounting the drawings on to a stretched canvas. Change the size … Read More