As a former classroom art teacher, I spent years watching students go through the process of learning how to draw. It became clear in time that many were often unsure about how to start or how to continue when they felt stuck.
Direct draw instructions on the front board did work for a little while, but had its limitations. Some students always wanted to go faster, and some a bit slower. It kept the whole process feeling a bit chaotic.
No screen or internet connection required, just a printed piece of paper so they can work completely on their own. It worked so well that I started making more and have never stopped.
My tutorials are for students that want to learn how to make things look a bit more realistic, without getting overwhelmed by details. Step by step instructions are a great way to help students build their confidence, and start on a lifetime love of drawing.
Learn how to a paint a sunflower with a watercolor crayon resist. The combination of crayons and watercolor paint just can’t be beat. There’s a reason why artists have been … Read More
Learning how to draw like Gustav Klimt gets a whole lot easier to do when you start with metallic markers and black paper. Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter … Read More
When you want to learn how to draw a strawberry, and make sure you get all the details, this step by step tutorial might help you out. Strawberries are a … Read More
Learn how to draw a flower and focus on all its radial beauty. It’s the perfect time to see what happens when you try shading with two similar colors. Drawing … Read More
Learn how to draw a lemon with a step by step tutorial. It includes how to draw a whole or half one, with all the lovely sections inside. For those … Read More
Learn how to draw a banana with a step by step tutorial, and then shade it using only crayons. Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in America, and … Read More
Learn how to draw Cherries with this easy step by step tutorial. There are even a few Elements of Art lessons tucked in this pretty drawing project. If these cherries … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Terrarium and a Template Page. Learning how to draw plants that include their root system can also make … Read More
Learn how to draw simple flowers in all different shapes and sizes. Leaving some white space around them will make the colors extra bright. If your students seem to always … Read More
Learn how to draw a Pear, even if you don’t have a real one in front of you. A step by step tutorial will show you how it’s done. Paul … Read More
Learn how to draw a Palm Tree and its famous notched leaves. This tutorial shows how to draw them from several points of view. Palm Tree Drawing Palm trees are … Read More
Learn how to draw a bouquet of flowers with this easy step by step tutorial. A watering can makes a fun and colorful container. Finished Drawing of Bouquet of Flowers … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Rose Tutorial Video and a Rose Coloring Page. Simple shapes makes it easy for young artists to draw. … Read More
Students learn how to make a line art project with a leaf theme. Overlapping the shapes gives them a fun transparent look. There are seven Elements of Art that are considered the building … Read More
Learn how to draw an Apple, both inside and out, with this fun and easy step by step tutorial. Whether your students are drawing the alphabet, or studying tree cycles, … Read More
Learn how to draw a bushel of apples with this easy tutorial. Layering shapes is one of the first drawing skills to master. MATERIALS How to Draw a Bushel of … Read More
Learning how to draw a tree gets easier when you start with a step by step tutorial. This one lets students see how all the branches connect to each other. … Read More
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a leaf and a leaf coloring page. Place them in a grid for a pretty fall drawing. Leaf Drawing … Read More
Inspired by a wonderful children’s book “Hair Love” by Matthew A. Cherry, this tutorial will help students draw the main character Zuri, with a choice of how to finish her … Read More
You can make a lovely line drawing when you learn how to draw a dandelion. Sometimes the simplest drawings can make some of the prettiest. Dandelions are a symbol for healing, … Read More