Learn how to draw a Haunted House and then fill the windows with all kinds of spooky things. An easy step by step tutorial gets your started. Haunted houses come in all shapes and sizes, of course, but if students … Read More
Learn how to draw a Spider sitting on a delicate spider web. A black silhouette makes it really easy to color. Sure, most people can draw something quick that kinda looks like a spider, but why not stop, add some details, and … Read More
Learn how to draw an Old Scarecrow with this easy step by step tutorial. The more patches on his face and clothes, the better! Learning how to draw something that looks “old” is an art in itself, which many pros … Read More
Learn how to draw a Halloween Cat that is peeking out of a pumpkin, with this step by step tutorial. For a cute Halloween drawing, your students could draw a pumpkin, or they could draw a black cat, OR they … Read More
Learn how to draw an Octopus with all eight of his legs. This step by step tutorial will help you draw them curly yet evenly spread out. Classroom experience taught me that curves are some of the hardest shapes for … Read More
Learn how to draw a Mouse, and a super cute one at that. This easy step-by-step tutorial will show you how. The next time you need to have students draw a mouse to go with a story, this tutorial might … Read More
Learn how to draw a Beagle with this easy step-by-step tutorial. It helps to see where to draw all his Beagle-looking colors. MATERIALS How to Draw a Beagle (click to download a PDF) Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS
Learn how to draw a bat with this easy step by step tutorial. His outstretched wings offer some good symmetry practice. When your students are ready to draw a bat with a little more detail than the classic circle and … Read More
Learn how to draw a Rocket with this easy step by step tutorial. The simple shapes keep it easy for even the younger artists. Keeping this rocket with a more old-fashioned look makes it a bit easier for say kinder … Read More
Learn how to draw a Skeleton with this easy step by step tutorial. A few extra details make him look pretty realistic. The thing about skeletons is that the real things are, of course, incredibly detailed. Even a pro would … Read More
Learn how to draw a bushel of apples with this easy tutorial. Layering shapes is one of the first drawing skills to master. MATERIALS How to Draw a Bushel of Apples (click to download a PDF) Drawing paper Black marker … Read More
Make easy Halloween drawings with this fun Frankenstein meets Picasso project. Art history meets pop culture. Have your Halloween drawing project do double duty by adding a little lesson in cubism to the mix. The result might be an extra … Read More
DIY fall festival banners don’t get much cheaper than this. You just need rolls of paper, thick black marker, and lots of crayons. Oh, and lots and lots of kids to color. These banners are proof that you don’t have … Read More
Learn how to draw a pumpkin with an easy to use step by step tutorial. Add a some shading with different crayon colors for an extra 3D look! Pumpkins just have it all when it comes to art projects. The … Read More
Learn how to draw Supergirl and her flowing red cape. The girl behind the mask and costume can be whoever you want her to be. There are apparently several Supergirl characters that have appeared before in American comic books. I’m not … Read More
Learn how to draw a Baby Fox with this easy step by step tutorial. A larger head will always add a baby-like quality to a drawing. Because you can never have too many fox tutorials, this one is dubbed ‘Baby … Read More
Learn how to draw a Simple Fox with this easy step by step tutorial. It’s basic shapes make it perfect for younger elementary students. This easy drawing project was created with a marker and crayons, but the simple shape of … Read More
Learn how to draw a Red Fox with just a few basic shapes, and then get some color blending practice with those black feet. Not every animal keeps their “look” after you boil them down to just a few simple … Read More
Learn how to draw easy 3D buildings, by turning flat shapes into tall forms. It’s one of the first steps to learning about perspective. Years ago, in the California school system, second graders used to learn about cityscapes. I believe … Read More
Learn how to draw Corn with this easy step by step tutorial. The trick is to start with a grid so you can line up all those kernels. Fall art brings a new palette of colors, and there’s nothing like … Read More