Draw a Teddy Bear with a Heart
Learn how to draw a teddy bear with a heart and you can adapt it for all kinds of sweet occasions. This one is perfect for an easy Valentine card. MATERIALS Draw a Teddy Bear with a Heart PDF Watercolor … Read More
Draw a Simple Seahorse
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Animals, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Painting
Eric Carle’s wonderful book is a great read before for learning how to draw a simple seahorse. Perfect for students learning about sea creatures. This project has been on my keeper list for years now, and I even have a … Read More
How to Draw a Clownfish
Learn how to draw a clownfish by following their very distinct patterning with white stripe bodies and black tipped fins. MATERIALS Draw a Clownfish PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above product links are referrals. If you click … Read More
Draw a Tulip
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Drawing, Mother’s Day, Painting, Plants, Valentine's Day
Learn how to draw a tulip, and then turn it into a lovely wet-on-wet watercolor painting by mixing two colors in the petals. If you love the bright colors in this tulip painting, here are my three tips for making … Read More
Flying Heart Balloon Painting
This could be one of your easiest Valentine’s Day art projects. Keep things really simple so kids can experiment with their wet-on-wet painting. This fourth grade artist, Lola, did an impeccable job using the colors to make shadows. I’m in … Read More
Valentine’s Day Heart Painting
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Jim Dine, Painting, Valentine's Day
A Valentine’s Day art for kids project can be a good time to try a new process. This colorful art comes from using crayons, rubber cement and watercolor paint. It’s a great way to show kids how amazing their art … Read More
How to Draw a Rose for Kids
Learn how to draw a rose for kids with a circle and then a pattern of lines for the look of a flower that has yet to bloom. Learn how to draw some simple roses that look like they are … Read More
How to Draw a Llama
If you learn how to draw a Llama before Valentine’s Day, you can make lots of “I Llove You” cards that will be sure to charm anyone. MATERIALS Draw a Llama PDF Tutorial Watercolor paper* Permanent black marker* Watercolor paints* … Read More
Draw a Fish Head
Learn how to draw a fish head, and turn it into a colorful watercolor resist painting with some metallic marker sparkle. Drawing big is always a good idea. I created this easy fish painting tutorial to illustrate how dynamic art … Read More
How To Draw King Tut
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, How to Draw Tutorials, Multicultural, Painting, People
Learn how to draw King Tut, the “Boy King of Ancient Egypt”. He’s a study in drawing classically shaped features. This tutorial is great for a history lesson, but King Tut is also just plain fun image to paint. The … Read More
How to Draw a Koi Fish
If you are just learning how to draw, this easy Koi Fish painting might be a fun project for you. If you’re up for something a little more advanced, then just keep scrolling down. MATERIALS Easy Koi Fish PDF Tutorial … Read More
How to Draw a Bald Eagle
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animals, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, July 4th, Painting
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
How to Draw Mushrooms
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
Winter Painting
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
How to Draw a Giraffe
Learn how to draw a giraffe with oil pastels and watercolor. The water resistant pastels will allow you to paint right over them. I love this point of view of the giraffe face. It really breaks down the distinguishing features … Read More
How to Draw a Shark
Once you learn how to draw a shark with this step by step tutorial, add some realism with a little watercolor paint. See below for some painting tips. If you paint his top a shadowy black, and then the sides … Read More
How to Paint a Snowman
Why learn how to paint a snowman the same old way that everyone else does? Why not close in and add a few extra fun touches?nalyW MATERIALS TO PAINT A SNOWMAN How to Paint a Snowman Tutorial Watercolor paper* (the good … Read More
Draw a Fancy Nutcracker
When students draw a nutcracker, they can gain valuable body proportion practice. Their simple and symmetrical bodies are so much easier to draw than most other real ones. Young elementary school artists are served best with basic nutcracker drawing projects, … Read More
How to Draw a Poinsettia
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Drawing, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Painting
Here’s one way to draw a poinsettia, with a step-by-step tutorial. Once you see the formula it follows, it’s easy to draw more. LIKE THIS PROJECT? There are many more holiday tutorials in my “Christmas Drawing” ebook. It’s full of easy … Read More
Draw a Cute Bear
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Christmas, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Painting
Learn how to draw a cute bear by dressing him or her with some fun people clothes, which can include all kinds of fun colors and patterns. If you need some winter projects that are inclusive of all holidays, this … Read More