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
Architecture for kids can include learning how to draw buildings from Russia. The “onion tops’’ are especially fun to draw as they look a lot like swirls of ice cream. These building tops are based loosely on the famous St. … 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
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. Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist … 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. This one will keeps things easy with simple shapes. Looking for something more complex? Scroll down for more options. A dragon is a large, serpent like creature … 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
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
One of my favorite winter art projects for kids uses bleeding tissue paper to create a lovely swirl of snowy skies with a very random blend of color. All you need to make these lovely blue and purple winter skies … Read More