Once you learn how to draw a watering can, try filling it with a variety of spring flowers to make a colorful painting. This drawing would look lovely in lots of different media (crayons, markers, oil pastels) just try to … Read More
Learn how easy it is to draw a mom and baby bunny, when you keep the bodies really simple. There’s just something too adorable about bunnies. If drawing one bunny is cute, then drawing a mom (or dad!) and a … Read More
A daffodil drawing step by step tutorial is all you need to create a pretty spring painting or drawing. It definitely has its own unique shape. Who needs to draw the same flower shapes again and again when you can … Read More
Here are step by step instructions for how to draw a Leprechaun. He’s a cute, simple character, with mostly symmetrical parts which is helpful for students just learning how to draw.Save Tip? Don’t skip part about making guidelines before you … Read More
Learn how to draw a bunny face, and then turn it into a line drawing project. Lots of skinny lines will add a kind of furry texture. There must be an artist somewhere who originated this look of a furry … Read More
Learn how to draw the Statue of Liberty with this step by step tutorial. If you simplify her clothes, even very young artists can copy her famous pose. MATERIALS How to Draw the Statue of Liberty (click to download) Drawing … Read More
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to draw a bunny, then why not try one that has him or her looking right at you? This step by step bunny tutorial has a face that couldn’t be … 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
A US Capitol building drawing is quite a study of symmetry. I made this tutorial with some simplification to help older students see all that lovely detail. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the … Read More
Here’s an easy way to draw the White House, if you happen to be studying American symbols. I’ve simplified it to help students draw all of its many columns and windows. I’ve found that there’s nothing like some grid paper … Read More
When you need something cute and sweet for a Valentine card, it’s time to learn how to draw Tweety Bird. The messages will just kind of write themselves. MATERIALS How to Draw Tweety PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* … Read More
A favorite Valentine’s Day Drawing idea is a page of radial hearts that you can continue doodling until you fill the up the whole page. It takes time to fill in the entire paper this way, but the results can … Read More
Mix the amazing pigment of Sharpies on a stretched canvas for a Valentine art project that is as rich, and colorful (and inexpensive!) as can be. This one involves mounting the drawings on to a stretched canvas. Change the size … Read More
A DIY Valentine Card doesn’t have to be fancy, or ornate, or require a graphic design degree. It can just be some very carefully drawn lines. This Valentine card could very easily double as a Line art project, as Lines … Read More
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
I’m a sucker for handmade Valentine cards. This one is like making a mini version of yourself that can sit adorably on any shelf or table. MATERIALS Headshot photo of each student, about 2″ tall White card stock paper Scissors … Read More
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
I have a few Valentine card ideas for kids, but this is definitely my favorite. Start with some pretty patterned paper and you’re guaranteed lovely results. MATERIALS • Heart Punch, 2″ size*• Cardstock paper, Valentine colors, 8.5″ x 11″*• Scrapbook paper (Valentine pads … Read More
Start with a print of sunglasses to draw a Valentine portrait. It makes for good face proportion practice. Before students start drawing, remind them that the face width should be a bit smaller that the glasses. The oval should be … Read More