Learn how to draw a mushroom that looks like the real thing. Those spore lines will do the trick every time. Mushrooms are similar to pumpkins in the way their lines just naturally create lots of dimension. The radial pumpkins … Read More
Learn how to draw a Shark with this easy step by step tutorial. Some careful coloring will make him look extra real. There’s a reason why these creatures get their own week on the Nature channel. They are fierce looking … Read More
Learn how to draw a Cartoon Bird with this easy step by step tutorial. Those big simple shapes are so fun to color! Once of the great things about drawing cartoons is that they can introduce young artists into the … Read More
Learn how to draw leaves, and then place them in a grid. A variety of types, sizes and positions will make a pretty fall drawing. Whether you are looking for a fall drawing project that features leaves, or have something … Read More
Learn how to draw a T-Rex, probably the most famous of all the dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago. Students that have a fascination with dinosaurs will most likely also be fascinated with drawing them. After all, once those … Read More
Learn how to draw a Killer Whale with this easy step by step tutorial. The key is to get all those white spots in the right place. Did you know that killer whales are the largest member of the dolphin … Read More
Learn how to draw a Bald Eagle with this easy step by step tutorial. With just a few distinctive lines, you know exactly who he is. For a classroom-tested drawing project that relates to studies about American symbols, you can’t … Read More
Learn how to draw a Police Car with this easy step by step tutorial. It’s pretty simple, but still has lots of necessary details. When there’s a need to draw a police car, here’s a little help in getting some … Read More
If you are looking for an art rubric for your elementary students, here’s one created with feedback from current classroom teachers. Not sure what a Rubric is? They simply are scoring guidelines used to provide consistency in evaluating student work. … Read More
A primary color wheel that easily displays primary, secondary, warm and cool colors will help students learn the basics of color theory. It’s never too early to start adding some very basic color theory to art lessons for elementary students. … Read More
Learn how to draw a Scarecrow with this step by step tutorial. His body is made from lots of easy to draw shapes. The classic scarecrow, with the patched overalls and straw-stuffed body never seems to grow out of style, … Read More
Learn how to draw a Monster with this easy step by step tutorial. His shapes could be colored so many different ways. Monsters have lived in children’s imagination from time in memorium, but rather than dwelling on any scary connections … Read More
Learn how to draw a Scarecrow Face with this step by step tutorial. The simple shapes make it easy for artists of all ages. Big, large simple shapes also make this a great project for younger students. The face and … Read More
Learn how to draw Crankenstein, the main character in a very cute children’s book by Samantha Berger, with this easy step by step tutorial. Years ago it was kinder teachers who taught me that one of the best ways to … Read More
Learn how to draw Iron Man, a popular superhero character in the Marvel comics, with this easy step by step tutorial. Iron Man has appeared as the star of his own comic book series, as a regular guest in other … Read More
Learn how to draw a Wolf (that won’t get confused with a dog). It’s easier than you think, with this step by step tutorial. There are many qualities that a wolf shares with a dog, but a few key features … Read More
Learn how to draw Charmander, the torch Pokemon, with this easy step by step tutorial. Charmander are small, lizard-like Pokemon. If any of your students are into Pokemon, then drawing some of the more famous characters is a great way to … Read More
Learn how to draw the Earth with this simple step by step tutorial. It’s not that hard to draw something that looks a bit more like the real thing. Learning how to draw the earth, in a somewhat realistic fashion, … Read More
A Sonia Delaunay art project could cover about a dozen different things, but this tutorial focuses just on her love of fashion design. Textile and fashion design gave Sonia Delaunay the freedom of experimentation and spontaneity that she later transposed into her paintings. She … Read More
Learn how to draw an Owl with this easy step by step tutorial. Add a spooky tree and full moon for a fun Halloween drawing. This owl tutorial will show students how to draw a more realistic owl, without getting … Read More