If you learn how to draw a cat with metallic markers, then your imagination can run wild with all kinds of fancy decorations. Especially if you use these two inexpensive supplies. If drawing with crayons is getting to feel a … Read More
You could call this an abstract version of how to draw a dandelion. Turn the ends into dots while drawing with metallic markers on black paper. It’s a pretty addictive. MATERIALS How to Draw Dandelions (click to download) Black Paper* … Read More
Learning how to draw a city with one point perspective works best when you have a simple, organized image, and some guides to help you get started. To introduce the idea of one point perspective to older elementary students, it … Read More
Learn how to draw a Cartoon Lady, with fun and exaggerated features. Finish with the biggest head of hair your paper will allow. MATERIALS Draw a Cartoon Woman PDF (click here to download) Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above … Read More
Learn how to draw a Romero Britto cat with this Pop Art style tutorial. It’s all about drawing with lots of bright colors and patterns. Romero Britto was born in Brazil and had a modest childhood. Today he is an … Read More
“We Can Do It!” was a famous American wartime poster produced in 1943 to boost morale. Now you can make your own mini version to post wherever you need. This mural will measure about 15″ x 20″ when complete. Just … Read More
If students learn how to draw cartoon letters, they can have fun adding it to their art, or reports or book covers, whatever appeals to them. Years of experimenting in the classroom helped me develop a very inexpensive way to … Read More
Learn how to draw a cow face, and then change the proportions a bit to make one that looks like he’s about to sniff you. A cute and educational project. When it comes to including valuable lessons in drawing projects, … Read More
Learn how to draw a bunny face, and then turn it into a line drawing project. Lots of skinny lines will add a kind of furry texture. There must be an artist somewhere who originated this look of a furry … Read More
Learn how to draw a Chibi Batman when you cross this Japanese style that refers to short people, with a popular cartoon character. This little guy is a compilation of some of the simpler versions of a Chibi Batman that … Read More
Learn how to draw an umbrella and then fill it with lots of pretty patterns. Start with my template and tutorial and it all gets super easy! Here’s how to turn a basic umbrella drawing project into something special. Start … Read More
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist who is famous for her polka dot art. Learn how to draw Yayoi with her distinctive and colorful look. This tutorial is a great example of why I like the Stabilo Power Markers so … Read More
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is coming up on March 2nd. Try this Cat in the Hat template for a fun Dr. Seuss art project that mixes in a little art history. You can use this fun tDr. Seuss template for an … 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
Starting with a grid will help your students learn how to draw a city, especially if they get to see some fun variations on the usual buildings. Yes, you could bring out rulers to help your students draw nice straight … Read More
Learn how to draw an owl that is filled with lots of bright colors, pretty patterns and set against a dark nighttime sky. Add some extra fun by bringing out metallic markers when the paint has completely dried. The silver … Read More
Mix the amazing pigment of Sharpies on a stretched canvas for a Valentine art project that is as rich, and colorful (and inexpensive!) as can be. This one involves mounting the drawings on to a stretched canvas. Change the size … Read More
A DIY Valentine Card doesn’t have to be fancy, or ornate, or require a graphic design degree. It can just be some very carefully drawn lines. This Valentine card could very easily double as a Line art project, as Lines … Read More
Try mixing colorful patterns with a simple subject matter for this Pop Art Lesson. Keep the shapes simple and the colors bright and see what happens. MATERIALS Pop Art Landscape PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black marker* Stabilo markers* *The above … Read More
Here’s a fun Mona Lisa art project, starting with her very famous face and then filling in your own background with lines, just for contrast. A great way to study the power of lines, the beauty of contrast, and the … Read More