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
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
Looking for a penguin drawing easy enough for kinders to take on? I recommend this profile view as it works with just some very basic shapes. When kinder and first graders are first learning how to draw, the shapes need … Read More
If you’re looking for Mother’s Day projects to draw, this works for all ages. No need for lots of details, just a mom and baby giraffe, sharing some love. This approach to drawing a giraffe works well for really young … Read More
Learn how to draw a lemur, with this step by step tutorial. Those big eyes and striped tail make such a cute and unusual looking animal. Lemurs are native only to the island of Madagascar. Most are small, have a … Read More
Here’s how to draw a Mother’s Day Card with some simple birds, hearts and creative lettering. Try this combination or arrange them to make your own. MATERIALS Draw a Mother’s Day Card PDF (click to download) Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* … Read More
Here’s how to draw a bird for kindergarten students. The shapes are very simple, but still very cute! Makes for a great Mother’s Day card too. If you need a sweet drawing for a Mother’s Day card, this one works … Read More
Learn step by step how to draw a Minion from the Despicable Me movies, with all his silly and goofy details. Instead of providing coloring pages of your student’s favorite cartoons, why not have them make their own? Even very … Read More
Here’s how to draw a robot, the old-fashioned way. All those simple shapes are good for those just learning how to draw. MATERIALS Draw a Robot PDF (Click to download) Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above product links are referrals. If … Read More
Mix your Earth Day art activity with some geography too. Here’s a sample mini mural to color which includes land, water and even mountainous regions. Good to know! Here’s a fun way to try out one of my mural templates, … Read More
When you want to draw a fairytale house, a little extra imagination is called for. Lots of swirly and decorative shapes will get you started. Houses that live in magical times call for more that your same old approach. In … Read More
Here’s an easy tutorial to show young artists how to draw a dragonfly. It’s proof that even very simple drawings can still be full of charm. This drawing was actually made years ago by a young kinder named Yuna, and … Read More