Learn how to draw candles with this easy step by step tutorial, and then decorate for whatever holiday you might be celebrating. Historically, people used candles to light their homes, and travelers used them to light their way. But candles have played a part … Read More
Learn how to draw a Christmas present with this step by step tutorial. It’s easy to add a pretty bow on top. With all the distance gift giving that will be happening this holiday season, there might be a need … Read More
Learn how to draw a turkey with an easy step by step tutorial. This bird is made with just a few simples shapes that students can embellish. This bird has proven to be a very successful drawing project over the … Read More
The holidays can be a wonderful time to provide art supplies for the creative young ones in your life. It’s a time when your gift can say, “I love what you create, and I want you to create more.”
Learn how to draw a winter landscape with moonlight shadows on white snow. It’s a great study in contrast. Winter landscape drawing projects needn’t be complicated and involve lots of fancy supplies. This one is pretty simple, focuses on silhouettes … Read More
Learn how to draw a Snowflake with this easy step by step tutorial. It’s a great way to mix a little bit of math with art. If you’d like to teach your students how to draw snowflakes that are a … Read More
I found my new favorite beginner weaving project that takes very little prep work, is inexpensive, and makes a very pretty bookmark or decoration. Weaving with paper is a common way to introduce students to to the skill, but that … Read More
Free Thanksgiving printables don’t have to be small. Join these four pages together to make a larger beautiful mural for your home or classroom. This year more than ever, homemade holiday decorations are bound to be appreciated both for their … Read More
Learn how to draw a ship with this easy step by step tutorial. You can use it year round or save it for a special Mayflower project in the fall. MATERIALS Draw a Ship PDF Tutorial (see above) Drawing paper … Read More
Learn how to draw a Cornucopia with this easy step by step tutorial. It makes for a lovely still life drawing with lots of fall colors. A cornucopia is a symbol of plenty consisting of a goat’s horn overflowing with … Read More
Learn how to draw Pumpkin Pie with this easy step by step tutorial. A cut out slice lets you see all of its yummy colors! This tutorial will show students how to draw pumpkin pie, make it look dimensional, and … Read More
Learn how to draw an easy Christmas Tree with a step by step tutorial. Adding branches in layers adds some fun dimension. MATERIALS How to Draw an Easy Christmas Tree (click to open a PDF) Drawing paper Black marker Crayons … Read More
Learn how to draw a cute turkey by adding a bit of anime style art to his head and face. A turkey drawing project is a kind of given, in any class or art room every November. But that shouldn’t … Read More
Learn how to draw a cartoon turkey and add some extra personality to this iconic bird. A fun and simple hat will do the trick. There’s certainly more than one way to draw a turkey, they just tend to have … Read More
Learn how to draw an acorn with this easy step by step tutorial. The texture is perfect for some simple pencil sketching practice. Drawing doesn’t get more basic than just making a good old pencil drawing. No markers to add … Read More
To draw a cake that looks more dimensional, try one that has a slice removed so you can peek inside. For a drawing lesson about dimension, why make it about something that any kid can relate to? And why not … Read More
Learn how to draw a fireplace with this easy step by step tutorial. Some holly and stockings turn it into a pretty Christmas drawing. MATERIALS How to Draw a Fireplace (click to download a PDF) Drawing paper Black marker Crayons … Read More
Learn how to draw a weave pattern with this easy step by step tutorial. Add some shading to make it look extra dimensional. If you normally have your students learn about weaving by working with paper, and online lessons are … Read More
Learn how to draw an easy Snowman with this simple step by step tutorial. It offers a different point of view than the regular snowman drawing. Snowman drawings don’t have to always be saved as simple beginner projects. You know, … Read More
Learn how to draw a Bear with a Scarf, just because it’s easy and adds some personality to a cute winter portrait. The great thing about simple drawing ideas is that most students will see the example and then adapt … Read More