This could be one of your easiest Valentine’s Day art projects. Keep things really simple so kids can experiment with their wet-on-wet painting. This fourth grade artist, Lola, did an impeccable job using the colors to make shadows. I’m in … Read More
A Valentine’s Day art for kids project can be a good time to try a new process. This colorful art comes from using crayons, rubber cement and watercolor paint. It’s a great way to show kids how amazing their art … Read More
Learn how to draw a rose for kids with a circle and then a pattern of lines for the look of a flower that has yet to bloom. Learn how to draw some simple roses that look like they are … Read More
Learn how to draw an easy rose, with enough detail to make the flower look dimensional, but not so much to make it difficult to do. Scroll down to see another way to draw a whole bunch. I hope it … Read More
Expand on a basic how to draw a cupcake lesson by making MANY of them, adding lots of bright colors, and maybe a shadow or highlight (or both). These cupcakes were drawn on trading card size paper (2.5″ x 3.5″) … Read More
Learn how to draw 3D letters, just like the artist Robert Indiana, then color them with shadows for extra dimension.SaveSaveSaveSave Not every project lets you combine a drawing skill with a bit of art history, AND create a pretty card … Read More
If you learn how to draw a Llama before Valentine’s Day, you can make lots of “I Llove You” cards that will be sure to charm anyone. MATERIALS Draw a Llama PDF Tutorial Watercolor paper* Permanent black marker* Watercolor paints* … Read More
Now you can learn how to draw the Taj Mahal with the help of some handy grid paper. It offers straight drawing support without the need for any rulers. MATERIALS Draw the Taj Mahal Tutorial Black Sharpie marker, fine tip* … Read More
Learn how to draw a fish head, and turn it into a colorful watercolor resist painting with some metallic marker sparkle. Drawing big is always a good idea. I created this easy fish painting tutorial to illustrate how dynamic art … Read More
So how does one draw slanted shapes when learning how to draw the Leaning Tower of Pisa? It helps to have a slanted grid. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a beloved symbol of Italy, and covered in many studies … Read More
A fun way to learn how to draw a girl is by starting with a really oversized head. It not only creates a cartoon quality, but leaves a ton of space for some very expressive eyes. Scroll down for more … Read More
Learn how to draw a boy with this easy step by step tutorial. Making the head extra large gives your guy a little cartoon character, and is fun to play around with in many different ways. Scroll down for more … Read More
Learn how to draw Pete the Cat, the star of a very popular series of books. Fortunately, he’s made with some very easy to draw shapes. Older students might notice that there’s a little perspective involved in the shoes and … Read More
Learn how to draw King Tut, the “Boy King of Ancient Egypt”. He’s a study in drawing classically shaped features. This tutorial is great for a history lesson, but King Tut is also just plain fun image to paint. The … Read More
If you are just learning how to draw, this easy Koi Fish painting might be a fun project for you. If you’re up for something a little more advanced, then just keep scrolling down. MATERIALS Easy Koi Fish PDF Tutorial … 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 are ready to learn how to draw a cake that looks more dimensional, try this cake that has a single slice removed so you can peek inside. If you want to learn how to make something look more … Read More
If you want to learn how to draw a skunk, you need some way to show all his cool black and white stripes. This tutorial does just that. This step by step lesson shows you how to draw a symmetrical … Read More
Learn how to draw a hippopotamus from a point of view that is bound to fill your paper. This up close and personal portrait reflects what an amazingly sizeable animal they are. If your students tend to draw small (which … Read More
Looking for projects for self portraits for kids? This one follows the basic proportions of the face, and leaves some space for a creative name. MATERIALS Half Portrait PDF Tutorial (see above) Drawing paper Pencil Black marker* Crayons* *The above product … Read More