Try this rocket drawing easy enough for even very young artists. It’s kind of your old-fashioned version made from a few simple shapes. If you are ready for an extra challenge, try shading the background from black to purple or … Read More
A step by step tutorial for an eagle drawing easy for young elementary students to follow. It’s perfect for classes learning about American symbols. By placing him on a branch, and turning his head just a bit, students can focus … Read More
Show your students how to draw mushrooms with this step by step tutorial, and then turn it into a watercolor resist project. Crayons add some fun extra texture. Learning how to draw is a gradual process of learning to notice … Read More
If you want to draw a bear face, one that is easy enough for even kinders to tackle, this one will do nicely. Scroll down for more bear drawing projects. Make sure though to begin with the two center guidelines … Read More
Boats come in all different shapes and sizes, so when you learn how to draw a houseboat, you will see they are built more for hanging out. If speed boats and sleek and narrow, to move quickly through the water, … Read More
You can learn how to draw a Megalodon Shark in the scariest way possible if you make his giant mouth wide open. If you think this looks like a tricky creature to draw, then be sure to fold your paper … Read More
You may have learned how to draw a house as just one basic shape, but they often are asymmetrical with additions added to either side. Drawing buildings and any type of architecture calls for a different kind of thinking and … Read More
There’s nothing like imagining how to draw a fairy house to stir one’s creative thinking, no matter how young or old you might be. This little fairy house is based on the shape of a mushroom. The small size is … Read More
Make your black history art projects about more than just coloring in someone else’s drawing. Have your students learn to draw people like W.H. Johnson did. William H. Johnson was a very talented painter whose work, sadly only came to … Read More
Looking for a tutorial for how to draw George Washington that actually kind of looks like him? Then try this one. Drawing anyone from another era calls for a little extra attention to detail. George’s hair may look unusual to … Read More
When you want to learn how to draw a lion that looks more like the real awesome thing, try this step by step tutorial. This tutorial will take you through the steps of drawing lion that shows more of their … Read More
This lesson on how to draw a winter town is fun for those that enjoy drawing buildings. I’ve found it especially helpful for students to use grid paper. MATERIALS Why not add a little old fashioned twist to some simple … Read More
You can learn a bit about art history, civil rights and minimizing waste with this fun and easy paper quilt art lesson about Gee’s Bend. The women of Gee’s Bend, in a small and remote black community in Alabama, have … Read More
Here’s a fun MLK art project that offers structure, but still has lots of room for creativity. All you need are coffee filters, markers and watercolor paint. Here are a few reasons why I like this Martin Luther King project: … Read More
Learn how to draw a kangaroo with a baby in her pouch. Show your support for these animals that are losing lots of their habitat due to terrible brush fires in Australia right now. Older elementary students will enjoy this … Read More
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