Learn how to draw an easy bird using just a few simple shapes to make his wing and tail. This point of view helps him fill the page in a nice way. MATERIALS Draw a Bird PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* … Read More
Here is one way to draw a squirrel that is simple, but still looks pretty realistic. His outstretched hands can even hold one of his favorite foods. MATERIALS Draw a Squirrel PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above … Read More
Finding a tutorial for how to draw a horse running, one appropriate for elementary age students, proved difficult so I made my own. Horses are beautiful creatures, especially when they are running, so it’s no surprise that lots of children … Read More
Here’s how to draw a Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day. For an extra special touch, try adding gold lines with a metallic marker. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with more than a quick drawing, then try taking your shamrock drawing … Read More
Don’t just reach for a coloring page, learn how to draw the Cat in the Hat yourself! This step by step tutorial will help. This guy is more like a cross between a person and a cat, which is probably … Read More
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is coming up on March 2nd. Try this Cat in the Hat template for a fun Dr. Seuss art project that mixes in a little art history. You can use this fun tDr. Seuss template for an … Read More
Here’s how to draw a Pterodactyl that features his wing span, which could be up to 30 feet wide. That’s much larger than any flying birds alive today. This tutorial is designed to show off how the Pterodactyl’s wings looked … Read More
Draw an Ankylosaurus dinosaur with huge plates of body armor they needed to protect themselves from attackers. MATERIALS Draw an Ankylosaurus Drawing paper Black marker* Crayons* *The above product links are referrals. If you click through and take action, I’ll … Read More
Here’s a pretty fierce way to draw a dinosaur head. It’s one way to make sure you get to see all his teeth. MATERIALS Draw a Dino Head PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons (Prang recommended)* *The above product … Read More
Learn how to draw a diplodocus, and keep his head and tail on one piece of paper. Even if he once was the world’s longest animal. This tutorial takes a different point of view by having the diplodocus rather stacked … Read More
A certain hot dinosaur movie may be creating some interest in how to draw a velociraptor. Follow this step by step tutorial to draw a pretty cool looking one. This guy is made from lots of curvy shapes, so I … Read More
Expand your dinosaur drawing skills by learning how to draw a mastodon. They look a lot like mammoths, just with shorter legs and longer body. MATERIALS Draw a Mastodon Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker* Crayons* *The above product link is … Read More
Honor the life of an amazing woman by learning how to draw Harriet Tubman. She holds a special place in American history as an brave abolitionist and political activist. Harriet Tubman was once enslaved, but then escaped and helped others gain … Read More
Faith Ringgold, an African-American artist, is best known for her large story quilts. In 1985 she made a piece titled “Flag Story Quilt”. This collage project will not only put some old magazines to work, it will create a collage … Read More
When you learn how to draw a mask with simple closed shapes, then all kinds of options are possible in how you fill them. This easy to draw mask can be the basis for lots of multicultural, as well as … Read More
You can learn a bit about art history, civil rights and minimizing waste with this fun and easy paper quilt art lesson about Gee’s Bend. The women of Gee’s Bend, in a small and remote black community in Alabama, have … Read More
Make your black history art projects about more than just coloring in someone else’s drawing. Have your students learn to draw people like W.H. Johnson did. William H. Johnson was a very talented painter whose work, sadly only came to … Read More
Black history month projects can also give a nod to noted artists who live a bit south of us, like Bernard Hoyes from Jamaica. This tutorial not only simplifies some of his graceful dancing ladies, but is a good exercise in … Read More
Here’s how to draw a goose with a slightly different pose. The turned neck fills the paper in a nice and balanced way. Most young artists tend to draw small. That’s why I like adding the two guide lines in … Read More
Learn how to draw a Corgi, with his large head and stubby legs, which make him look so different from every other breed of dog. If you draw a Corgi in this sitting position as you get to see all … Read More