Winter painting projects for elementary students work best, I believe, when the subject and supplies are kept simple, simple, simple. This just requires a black marker, white crayon, and blue and black paint. The shadows cast by the moon are … Read More
Color this easy pagoda drawing with water based markers, brush with water, and you have a lovely “watercolor” painting without ever spilling a drop of paint. Pagodas are sacred buildings, typically made of many tiers, and found in India and … Read More
Here’s how to draw Martin Luther King, with simple step by step instructions, to help students celebrate the life of this amazing man. This tutorial is designed to be simple enough for younger elementary students, but still keep the interest … Read More
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
Learn how to draw a T-Rex in nine simple steps. He is probably the most well-known dinosaur due to his size, ferocious nature and movie appearances. After years of drawing with young children, I’ve learned that they still love to … Read More
Make a polar bear drawing with just a few simple, symmetrical shapes. Narrow eyes and a small forehead let you know exactly what kind of bear he is. There are just a few details that make a drawing of … Read More
Learn how to draw a giraffe with oil pastels and watercolor. The water resistant pastels will allow you to paint right over them. I love this point of view of the giraffe face. It really breaks down the distinguishing features … 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. Aside from learning how to honor … Read More
Learn how to draw a tree with this easy step by step tutorial. If you make branches that split off in many directions and gradually thin out, your tree is bound to look pretty life like. Sketching trees in real … 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
Once you learn how to draw a shark with this step by step tutorial, add some realism with a little watercolor paint. See below for some painting tips. If you paint his top a shadowy black, and then the sides … Read More
One of my pet peeves is a how to draw a dragon tutorial that is supposed to be for kids, but is really much more appropriate for teenagers or adults. Here are a few options in one handy place. 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
Add a little pop culture to your art, and learn how to draw Baby Yoda from Disney’s new Mandalorian series. Follow my nine steps to see how easy it is to draw this very cute and very popular character. This … Read More
Here’s a gift to hard-working teachers and parents everywhere, a free Christmas Wreath coloring project. May it add a little extra cheer to your home or classroom. My mural is essentially four Christmas wreath coloring pages that you can tape … Read More
These DIY pop up Christmas cards are easy to make, thanks to the fact that you can now get circle paper punches in a variety of sizes. Not that long ago, it was hard to find circle punches in more … Read More
If you need a Christmas drawing idea for kids, this oil pastel candle drawing works for many different religions. I recommend drawing the candle and tracing all the lines several times with a black pastel so they are really thick. … Read More
