How to Draw a Horse Head
Learn how to draw a horse head in all its graceful beauty. A simple step by step tutorial makes those tricky shapes a bit easier to draw. Of all the animals there are to draw, I think horses fall into … Read More
Draw a Parasaur Dinosaur
Here’s how to draw a Parasaur dinosaur, with his famous horn-shaped head. He’s got a profile like no other. This dinosaur has an unusual look, with his strange head and tip-toe walk. The shapes may look a little intimidating at … Read More
What to Make for Father’s Day
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Drawing, Father's Day, Kindergarten, Oil Pastel
Still not sure what to make for Father’s Day? For an artsy, colorful solution, bring out the markers and oil pastels. Messy, but beautiful. One of my readers, Laura T., shared her 2nd grader’s art with me. I love how … Read More
Draw Baby Yoda in Space
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animals, Cartoon Drawing, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials
Learn how to draw Baby Yoda with this easy step by step tutorial, and then place him in on a super cool planet, surrounded by lots of stars. OK, so you’re not imagining things, this is the second Baby Yoda … Read More
How to Draw Mario
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Cartoon Drawing, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, People
Now video game fans can learn how to draw Mario from the Mario Bros. game series. His popularity seems to be timeless. A recent request came in for more gaming character tutorials, and I am only too happy to oblige. … Read More
Draw like Lois Mailou Jones
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
How to Draw a Fire Truck
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Transportation
Here’s how to draw a fire truck that is not overly simple, but not unnecessarily complicated either. My step by step tutorial will show you how. A little research showed that fire trucks almost always come in their familiar bright … Read More
How to Draw Maya Angelou
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Black History, Crayons, How to Draw Tutorials, People, View by Theme
Learn how to draw Maya Angelou, an American poet, singer, and civil rights activist. Now it’s easy to add her likeness to any report or essay, and honor her amazing life. My favorite quote of Ms. Angelou has to be, “You … Read More
How to Draw Simple Dinosaurs
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animals, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Markers
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 Two Hands and One Heart
Sometimes simple drawings can create a powerful message. Drawing two diverse hands that make one heart can say so much about what we wish for our world right now. You could try to trace your hands to make this image, … Read More
How to Draw Spinosaurus
Learn how to draw a Spinosaurus for some adventure back in time. This tutorial will show you how, with step by step directions. MATERIALS Draw A Spinosaurus PDF (click to download) Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above product links are … Read More
Draw a Raccoon
When you learn how to draw a raccoon in profile, so you can see his face, chubby body, and fluffy striped tail all at once. This raccoon drawing has both of my favorite features – a simple symmetrical face and … Read More
How to Draw a Sea Shell
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Landscapes
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
How to Draw a House
Many children learn how to draw a house when they are very young, and then tend to keep drawing the same shape. Here’s some inspiration for few other options. Drawing buildings calls for a more organized kind of thinking. Lines … Read More
How to Draw an Ice Cream Cone
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials
Learn how to draw an ice cream cone that has the fun swirly color and a textured cone. This tutorial will break it down into nine easy steps. If students first learned how to draw an ice cream cone with … Read More
How to Draw a Pug
Learn how to draw a pug with his big sad eyes and cute pudgy body. This step by step tutorial will show you how in nine easy steps. One of the things that makes this Pug dog so fun to … Read More
How to Draw a Barn
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten
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
How to Draw a Superhero
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Cartoon Drawing, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, People
Learn how to draw a superhero with some basic shapes, and then you can mix and match to make your own customized self portrait. One of the really good things about drawing a superhero these days, is that there are … Read More
How to Draw a Poppy
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Memorial Day, Plants
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
How to Draw a Grasshopper
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animals, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, STEAM Projects
When you want to learn how to draw a grasshopper that looks real, but is still kinda cute, try this step by step tutorial. Most of the grasshopper tutorials that I have seen have either been meant for kids just … Read More