Learn how to draw a race car, with this new step by step tutorial. They have a sleek and colorful look that is so much different than your average car. You can capture the attention of young artists with something … Read More
Here’s how to draw an easy rainbow, and then fill the foreground and background with lots of pretty flowers and butterflies. Rainbows actually contain upwards of 1 million colors, but the limitations of our eyes pretty much turn them into … Read More
Need to learn how to draw a lion for kids? Something that is simple, but not TOO simple? My new step by step tutorial might be just what you are looking for. This lion tutorial has my favorite combination of … 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
Ready to learn how to draw a dog? This one lets you see his cute face and the side of his body, with just a few step by step instructions. Front views of dogs are nice, and they make for … Read More
Here’s how to draw an armadillo, a pretty realistic looking version, with an easy step-by-step tutorial. Students that want to draw an armadillo with a few more details might be ready for this tutorial. After all their face has a … Read More
Learn how to draw cartoon bugs with an easy step by step tutorial, and then repeat them in different sizes for a fun summer drawing. Here are two little tips for today’s cartoon bug drawing. One, is that it’s very … Read More
Still not sure what to make for Father’s Day? For an artsy, colorful solution, bring out the markers and oil pastels. Messy, but beautiful. One of my readers, Laura T., shared her 2nd grader’s art with me. I love how … Read More
When you find a super easy drawing project for kids, you can use it as an introduction to art with very cute yet educational results. Looking for a good project for those learning how to draw? This one is perfect, … Read More
Loïs Mailou Jones, an influential artist and teacher, paved a path for black artists who had been shut out of the world of fine art. Loïs Mailou Jones decided early in her career that she would become a recognized artist, … Read More
Start with my step by step tutorial to learn how to draw simple dinosaurs, then try taking advantage of all the fun markers and papers that are around these days. If you liked the brown paper and white paint marker … Read More
Draw your neighborhood by creating stacked blocks, instead of side by side ones. It lets students focus on just drawing buildings. Ask students to consider some city blocks they are familiar with, without worrying how far things really are. The … Read More
Just in time for summer, a new tutorial for how to draw a sea shell. After you get the shapes in place, have fun with all the coloring possibilities! When you can’t draw from real life, try using this tutorial for drawing … Read More
Learn how to draw a barn with this step by step tutorial. A few key features will help students draw this very classic version. It only takes a few extra touches to make a barn look like a barn, and … Read More
Learn how to draw a poppy, the symbol of Memorial Day. Now you can see one in many stages of bloom in my step by step tutorial. The wearing of poppies in honor of America’s war dead is traditionally done on Memorial … Read More
Focus on drawing the Statue of Liberty face and you can learn more about all the amazing features of this iconic American landmark.Save This was an annual project with kinders, back when I was still in the classroom. Every spring … Read More
Here’s how to draw vegetables and include their root system at the same time. You can even include a worm or two and a butterfly! Drawing diagrams for plants, especially root-based vegetables, needn’t be dull and boring. In fact, they … Read More
Learn how to draw a beach, with this fun and easy step by step tutorial. A few boats in the distance will add a sense of space. Even the simplest of drawings can ooze charm, when drawn by children. This … Read More
Learn how to draw a clown face with this simple step by step tutorial. It’s easier than you think! This tutorial has all the exaggerated clown face features — the funny hat, big eyebrows and mouth, curly hair, etc. but … Read More
If you can draw an oval, curves and triangles, then you can learn how to draw a tiger face. It’s always nice when the simple drawings actually look like the real thing. This cute tiger is composed of some simple … Read More