How to Draw a Robot
Here are three fun and easy ideas for how to draw a robot. All those simple shapes are great for beginner artists. There are many, many different ways to draw … Read More
Picasso Blue Period Painting
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Picasso, How to Draw Tutorials, Painting, People
This Picasso project for kids will show how easy it is to change the mood of a drawing. Lots of cool colors and looking away from the viewer are themes … Read More
Hundertwasser Portraits
Make an abstract self portrait drawing in the style of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, an Austrian artist who devoted his life to the mix of nature and art. Friedrich Stowasser (1928 – 2000), … Read More
How to Draw Plants
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Black History, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Mother’s Day, Painting, Plants, STEAM Projects
Learning how to draw plants that include their root system can also make a bright and colorful springtime painting. Here’s a fun painting project that can help integrate more art … Read More
Nate Williams Style Self Portrait
This self portrait art lesson for elementary students mixes very simple profile drawings with a bit of creative writing. It’s inspired by an amazing artist and illustrator, Nate Williams. Nate … Read More
How to Draw a Shamrock
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Painting, St. Patrick’s Day
Here’s an easy way to draw a Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day. Fill up a page and turn it into a fancy painting, if you’d like. Here’s a super easy … Read More
How to Draw a Koi Fish
Learn how to draw a Koi Fish with step by step directions. The twist in his body makes him look extra realistic. For a Koi Fish that has more dimension … Read More
One More Super Easy Valentine Drawing
There’s still time to make an easy Valentine Drawing for someone special today. You can’t miss with this simple elephant spraying a bunch of hearts. Valentine’s Day calls for one … Read More
Black History Artist: Alma Woodsey Thomas
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Black History, Kindergarten, Painting
This abstract art lesson let my students choose which painting format they wanted to try out — a circular or an vertical stripe one. Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891 – 1978) … Read More
How to Draw Chinese Lanterns
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Multicultural, Oil Pastel, Painting
Learn how to draw Chinese lanterns just in time to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival. These three make an easy to draw composition. The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day … Read More
Scream Blow Art Project
This Scream art project combines Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” face with some blow paint fun for all kinds of expressionist possibilities. I wish it was my brilliant idea to mix … Read More
How to Draw a Leaf Pattern Resist
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Cartoon Drawing, Crayons, Drawing, Fall, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Painting
Learn how to draw a Leaf Pattern Resist with this new tutorial. Sometimes the simple projects can have the most amazing results. This is an example of what happens when … Read More
Easy Unicorn Drawing
Here’s an easy unicorn drawing project with step-by-step instructions. Focus on just the head and you’ll have time to draw an extra fancy mane. Of all the animals to draw, … Read More
Draw like Marc Chagall
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Chagall, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Landscapes, Painting
Marc Chagall liked to make his paintings based on emotions, rather than logic. He thought that art didn’t always have to make sense. Chagall’s ideas led to an art movement … Read More
Draw a Stick Person
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, Kindergarten, Painting, Principles of Design
Find out how charming a stick person drawing can be, especially when surrounded by lots of bright colors. Here’s an idea of what to do if your children are maybe … Read More
Paint like Matisse
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Matisse, Elements of Art, How to Draw Tutorials, Painting, Plants
Learn how to paint like Matisse by making a simple still life, adding lots of patterns, and then covering with pretty watercolors. Henri Matisse was famous for his use of … Read More
