Buildings Archives - Art Projects for Kids

14 Apr 2018

Draw 3D Buildings

My favorite 3D drawing step by step tutorial is also an excellent example of turning a Shape into a Form (both Elements of Art). To cap it off, if you color with changing the Value of the buildings you have used three elements of art in one project. If you have purchased my “Recycled Art Journal” ebook, this project is … Read More

16 Oct 2017

Draw an Urban Haunted House

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Drawing, Halloween, How to Draw Tutorials | 0

There are many, many ways to draw a haunted house, but may favorite are the quirky city type with some unusual architectural features. MATERIALS Draw an Urban Haunted House PDF Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Prep: Print tutorial for each student. Draw guide lines on paper or fold in half to make creases. Students follow the tutorial to draw … Read More

9 Sep 2017

Draw a Cottage

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials | 0

If you want to draw a cute cottage house, then you can also surround it with the landscaping of your dreams too. MATERIALS Download Cottage PDF Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Prep: Print tutorial for each student. Draw guide lines on paper or fold in half to make creases. Students follow the tutorial to draw the cottage in … Read More

19 Mar 2017

Draw the White House

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, July 4th | 0

If you are studying American symbols, here’s how to draw the White House. I’ve simplified it as much as possible, and have created some grid paper to help those (even as young as 1st grade) to count and draw all it’s many columns and windows. And there are quite a few of them! • View and download White House PDF … Read More

23 Oct 2016

How to Draw a Haunted House

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Drawing, Fall, Halloween, How to Draw Tutorials, Painting | 0

When students learn how to draw a haunted house, they can practice their architectural drawing while making their houses look spooky. • View and download Haunted House Tutorial MATERIALS • Color print of Haunted House tutorial • Multimedia paper • Black Sharpie • Liquid watercolor paint DIRECTIONS 1. You could begin with a discussion of what so-called haunted houses … Read More

22 May 2016

Draw Russian Buildings

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Multicultural | 0

Russian buildings are so different from those children are used to drawing. The “ice cream” topped towers look like they are from a fairy tale. MATERIALS • Russian Buildings PDF Tutorial • Drawing paper • Sharpie marker • Crayola crayons DIRECTIONS 1. Students follow tutorial to draw the buildings in pencil. 2. The art is traced with a marker. 3. … Read More

15 Mar 2016

Draw a Country House

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials | 1

There are about a million different ways to draw a house. Don’t get stuck drawing them the same way every time. Try moving things around a bit, as with this country house tutorial. MATERIALS • View and download Country House PDF tutorial • Drawing paper • Black Sharpie marker • Crayons DIRECTIONS PREP OPTION: Print guide lines on each paper. 1. … Read More

6 Feb 2016

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten | 0

I’ve found that most How to Draw the Eiffel Tower tutorials out there are either overly simple or overly complex. This tutorial worked amazing well with my after school drawing class. I think it offers those that are more architecturally inclined to practice their sketching skills. I’ve seen many students that aren’t in the least interested in drawing flowers and … Read More

21 Dec 2015

Draw a Victorian Town

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Winter | 0

If you are going to practice drawing buildings, why not have some fun with these old-fashioned architecture features? I’ve found it helpful for students to use grid paper, so I made a custom sheet and tutorial that I am happy to share in the link below. • View and download Draw a Winter Town Tutorial 1. Draw ground line and … Read More

10 Dec 2015

Draw a Shop

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten | 1

Here is a very simple plan for drawing a shop, which students can customize to their liking with pets, candy, clothes, toys, etc. MATERIALS Draw a Shop PDF Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Prep: Print tutorial for each student. Draw guide lines on paper or fold in half to make creases. Students follow the tutorial to draw the … Read More

21 Jun 2015

Edward Hopper Tutorial

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Edward Hopper, Buildings, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Landscapes, Painting | 0

Edward Hopper (1882 – 1967) was a prominent American realist painter. He was a skilled watercolorist who is now famous for his spare city and rural scenes. I’ve made a simple drawing and painting tutorial that resembles his Lighthouse Hill painting. • View and download Edward Hopper PDF Tutorial MATERIALS Watercolor paper Watercolor paint DIRECTIONS Prep: Print tutorial for … Read More

11 Jun 2015

How to Draw the Statue of Liberty

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Drawing, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, July 4th, Kindergarten, Painting | 0

I created this How to Draw the Statue of Liberty tutorial for kinders, who study US symbols in the spring of each year. Lady Liberty’s body and clothes would be pretty complex for them to draw (actually for anyone to draw), but her face and crown are pretty manageable if you just break them down into simple steps. What’s nice … Read More

29 May 2015

Draw a Midieval Castle

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials | 0

There are many ways to draw a castle. Here’s one with a fairy tale quality to it. MATERIALS View and download Midieval Castle Tutorial Drawing paper Black Sharpie marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Draw the castle according to the instructions shown on the tutorial. Trace all the lines with a black marker. Color all of the art with crayons.

25 May 2015

Draw a Japanese House

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials | 0

For the students who find they really like to draw houses, here’s a Japanese version. The curvy roof lines make it a lot of fun. • View and download Asian House Tutorial MATERIALS Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Prep: Print tutorial for each student. Draw guide lines on paper or fold in half to make creases. Students follow the … Read More

14 Feb 2015

Draw the US Capitol

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Drawing, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, July 4th | 0

The United States Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. I’ve made a tutorial that includes graph paper to help students align all of its beautiful features. MATERIALS US Capitol Building PDF Tutorial Printer (to make graph paper found … Read More

26 Dec 2013

Draw Big Ben

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: Buildings, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Multicultural | 2

Drawing Big Ben gets easier when you have some grid paper and a tutorial to follow. It’s all about simplifying all those fancy shapes. • View and download Big Ben Tutorial MATERIALS Grid paper, 1/4″ lines Marker Crayons, markers or colored pencil DIRECTIONS For extra straight lines, try drawing this clock on 1/4 grid paper. Follow the steps in … Read More

Draw Half Portrait

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Pop Art Landscape

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