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 blow painting with a “Scream” self portrait, but I actually … Read More
Instant coffee makes a great paint for a haunted house art project. Who needs expensive paint to do a value study? The first time I tried this I had students draw their house in pencil first, and it did not … Read More
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 are able to combine the best of the best for … Read More
Here’s an easy unicorn drawing project with step-by-step instructions. Focus on just the head, you have time to draw an extra fancy mane. Of all the animals to draw, I think horse-like ones rank near the top of the list … Read More
Learn how to paint a castle, and keep it simple so that you can add details with crayons and watercolor. A castle makes for a great crayon resist project too, as the crayons are perfect for adding some texture to … Read More
Here’s an idea for how to draw simple birds. Stack them on top of each other, with the highest one looking at a pretty flower. These little birds couldn’t be any simpler, but they do need to be stacked with … Read More
Sometimes simple drawings can create a powerful message. Drawing two diverse hands that make one heart can say so much about what we wish for our world right now. You could try to trace your hands to make this image, … Read More
Learn how to draw easy buildings, and then keep stacking them until you fill an entire page. Angled roof lines will make them look dimensional. If your students love to draw buildings, but are maybe not quite ready to learn … Read More
How to draw an ant, and then make it look dimensional instead of flat. A second stroke of watercolor paint will do the trick. Try adding a little crayon and watercolor to your study of ants and see what happens. … Read More
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 called Surrealism, which wanted to release the creative potential of … Read More
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 getting stuck trying to make the PERFECT drawing, especially a … Read More
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 color in his paintings. In fact, he and Picasso (who … Read More
Learn how to draw a windy day by showing someone flying away on an umbrella. Make sure to add some flying hair too! This tutorial intentionally keeps the child looking as simple as possible so students can easily turn it … Read More
When you learn how to draw the Easter Bunny, I believe you have full permission to then color or paint him however you want. In most places, Easter means spring, which means lots of bright and flowery colors. This tutorial … Read More
Here’s how to draw a Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day. For an extra special touch, try adding gold lines with a metallic marker. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with more than a quick drawing, then try taking your shamrock drawing … Read More
Here’s how to draw a goose with a slightly different pose. The turned neck fills the paper in a nice and balanced way. Most young artists tend to draw small. That’s why I like adding the two guide lines in … Read More
Here’s how to draw a caterpillar with a guaranteed squishy look. Start with the spine, add lines for sections, and have fun connecting them. I saw it in a book years ago, and wish I could credit the genius who … 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
Direct students how to draw an abstract face in with this easy step by step tutorial. The result will always fill the entire paper, and will have in incredibly creative look as well. If your students seem to be drawing … Read More
Learning how to draw plants that include their root system, could be boring and dry … or bright and colorful and create a keepsake work of art. You can integrate more art with your plant studies with this watercolor project. … Read More