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
Learn how to draw a teddy bear with a heart and you can adapt it for all kinds of sweet occasions. This one is perfect for an easy Valentine card. MATERIALS Draw a Teddy Bear with a Heart PDF Watercolor … Read More
Eric Carle’s wonderful book is a great read before for learning how to draw a simple seahorse. Perfect for students learning about sea creatures. This project has been on my keeper list for years now, and I even have a … Read More
If you can draw some circles and rectangles, you can learn how to draw a dump truck. It really is that easy. This tutorial is good for early elementary students, perhaps while they are studying a general theme of transportation. … Read More
How do you draw a chameleon with all his intricate parts and rainbow coloring? Well, if you are just starting out, then this simple step by step version might work best. Save this simple chameleon tutorial for younger elementary students. … Read More
Big, overlapping eyes make almost anything look funny – especially when learning how to draw a cartoon fish. Works every time! Cartoon drawing is all about exaggeration. If the eyes have no lids, make them extra big to show that … Read More
Start with a print of sunglasses to draw a Valentine portrait. It makes for good face proportion practice. Before students start drawing, remind them that the face width should be a bit smaller that the glasses. The oval should be … Read More
Expand on a basic how to draw a cupcake lesson by making MANY of them, adding lots of bright colors, and maybe a shadow or highlight (or both). These cupcakes were drawn on trading card size paper (2.5″ x 3.5″) … Read More
When you learn how to draw a fish bowl, you’re naturally placing a fish in its environment. It’s part of the progression of drawing. MATERIAL Draw a Fish Bowl PDF Tutorial Drawing paper Black Sharpie marker* Crayons* *The above product … Read More
The secret to learning how to draw a puppy, is to make sure that you draw the head extra large. In fact, that pretty much works with any baby version of an animal. MATERIALS Draw a Cute Puppy PDF Tutorial … Read More
Here’s a baby fox drawing easy enough for even kindergarteners to try out. Careful coloring on black paper will give him a bold look. MATERIALS Baby Fox PDF Tutorial (click to download) Black construction paper Oil pastels DIRECTIONS Paint a … Read More
Try this rocket drawing easy enough for even very young artists. It’s kind of your old-fashioned version made from a few simple shapes. If you are ready for an extra challenge, try shading the background from black to purple or … Read More
If you want to draw a bear face, one that is easy enough for even kinders to tackle, this one will do nicely. Make sure though to begin with the two center guidelines in place. They may be folded, or … Read More
Learn how to draw a koala and show your support for the wildlife in Australia that needs our help after dealing with massive fires. NOTE: This cute guy is often mistakenly referred to as a Koala Bear, but he should … Read More
Here’s how to draw a polar bear with just a few simple, symmetrical shapes. Narrow eyes and a small forehead let you know exactly who he is. There are just a few details that make a drawing of a polar … Read More
Learn how to draw elf legs like these and you will be guaranteed a drawing that fills the paper. It will also give young artists some really good symmetrical drawing practice. When I first tried this project, some students (even … Read More
Learn how to draw a cute bear by dressing him or her with some fun people clothes, which can include all kinds of fun colors and patterns. If you need some winter projects that are inclusive of all holidays, this … Read More
Learn how to draw a holiday teddy bear with a step by step tutorial. The good news is it only takes an added skirt to turn it a girly girl bear. MATERIALS Teddy Bear Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker Crayons … Read More
My love of cardboard and easy yarn projects keeps growing. This brilliant idea comes from I Heart Crafty Things, I just added the pipe cleaner legs. MATERIALS Old, clean corrugated cardboard, about 10″ x 5″ rectangles Bird template (PDF shared … Read More
Here’s an easy Christmas card idea was a favorite of my fellow teachers back in the classroom days. Just change the colors and it works for all kinds of celebrations. MATERIALS• Card stock paper, assorted colors• White card stock … Read More