Black history art projects can teach students about some amazing African American artists who had to forge their own way in the world. Lois Mailou Jones was one of them. Lois Mailou Jones (1905 – 1998) had an impressive career, … Read More
Rosa Parks is best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. Now you can learn how to draw her portrait as a tribute to her amazing role in our country’s history. Aside from learning how to honor … Read More
Here’s how to draw a lighthouse on an island, step by step, with plenty of room to add some ships in the surrounding water. The fun stripes on a lighthouse offer a good opportunity to make something look round, just … Read More
How to draw a dragon tutorials are often too complicated for young artists. Here are a few new tutorials to fix that. Your drawing may of course be completed however you like, but I recommend that you try coloring your … Read More
Learn how to draw an igloo that looks round with this step by step tutorial. A few strategically curved lines will make all the difference. MATERIALS Draw an Igloo PDF Tutorial Drawing paper Black Sharpie marker, fine tip* Crayons* *The … Read More
A simple search will show you many tutorials on how to make pom pom balls. Some take tools and adult-size patience, but these require neither. These pom poms are tons of fun to make, and can serve all kinds of … Read More
Learn how to draw a Cardinal with this easy step by step tutorial. It’s bright red color can make a pretty holiday card. If you need a fun winter project that has some built in color appeal, and honors the … Read More
Learn how to draw a Gingerbread House with my step by step tutorial, which includes a few tips on how to make it look dimensional. This Gingerbread House project keeps all the simplicity of an easy to draw house, but … Read More
This is one of my favorite Christmas drawings for cards. It uses a little positive / negative space and symmetry lesson too. This is also a good project to bring out the best fine tip markers you have. I love … Read More
These little designs make great zentangles for beginners. They may look complex, but are made from just adding lots of arrows to my star template. This sample was made with some new Stabilo markers, and I totally love the pointMax … Read More
Here’s a snowman Christmas Card DIY idea made almost entirely with stickers. This is one collage that is guaranteed to lay down nice and smooth. These snowman trading cards make use of a trading card sleeve to line them up … Read More
A cute snowman drawing doesn’t have to be small and flat. With a little help, it can look round and dimensional. Get your students off to a quick start by tracing an old CD to get a nice round circle. … Read More
This birch tree art project uses tape to block off the tree shapes, and watercolor paint and salt to make the textured midnight sky. MATERIALS Watercolor paper* Painter’s tape* Scissors Liquid watercolor paint* Salt Acrylic paint, white *The above product … 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 a fun landscape painting for children project, inspired by Ton Schulton, a Dutch landscape artist. Instead of drawing and then painting, try painting and then drawing. I wish I knew who first thought of this great approach for having … Read More
Add a little history to your art lesson when you learn how to draw a WW2 plane. The simple shapes and bright colors make them fun for even young artists. I like how this perspective of the plane keeps things … Read More
Learn how to draw a rat with this step-by-step tutorial, and you’ll be all set to celebrate the lunar Chinese New Year on Jan. 25th, 2020. Yep, it’s gonna be the Year of the Rat! The Rat is the first … Read More
This leaf art project showcases the contrast of opaque metallic lines on top of a shiny marker drawing. These colorful leaves were made for an art trading card project, but the idea could easily transfer make other applications as well. … Read More
Learn how to draw a Candle with this easy step by step tutorial. MATERIALS How to Draw a Candle (click to download a PDF) Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS
