For a fun leaf project, try coloring with Brush Sharpie Markers on acetate. The color just glides on and stays super bright. The only catch is that colors can smudge when they touch, especially with black. My solution is to … Read More
This leaf art project showcases the pretty contrast that happens when you add opaque metallic lines on top of a shiny marker drawing. These colorful leaves were made for an art trading card project, but the idea could easily transfer … Read More
Here’s a maple leaf drawing idea that uses colors, Kandinsky-style. He was one of the first artists to make abstract paintings that celebrated ideas as simple as rings of color. I followed my Maple leaf drawing lesson seen in the … Read More
Learn how to draw leaves, and then put them in a grid. A variety of types, sizes and positions will make a pretty fall painting. MATERIALS How to Draw Leaves Tutorial Watercolor paper* Sharpie marker, chisel tip* Liquid watercolor paint* … Read More
Try this tape collage technique with your next fall art project for kids, and you will fall in love with how transparent and smooth your student’s art will be. Collage projects for kids have many, many lessons to share. Aside … Read More
If you are looking for fun halloween art lesson plans, simple blacks on a painted coffee filter never cease to amaze me. The way the filters soak up the watercolor will just make your eyes pop! MATERIALS Bat template to … Read More
This fox face drawing tutorial helps students fill their paper with a large, symmetrical face, and has all kinds of coloring options. Once you have mastered drawing simple animals, take a spin at making this cute fox look like he … Read More
This spooky trees art project makes the best of both chalk pastels and tempera paint. Crisp black shadows on a fuzzy, foggy sky is a winning combination. And in this case, very easy to do. A successful project happens when … Read More
Here’s a fun way to draw a scarecrow. Add some crayon lines and watercolor and you have a very cute fall painting. I highly recommend printing or drawing the light center guide lines though, before you start. They really help … Read More
I found this witch drawing easy for students (with a little help), and also a good lesson about symmetry. Join my email list below to get a complete tutorial. This drawing project offers colorful seasonal fun, and some good symmetrical … Read More
If you mix a line art lesson plan with a seasonal template, you might come up with something like this Leaf Line Drawing project. I created this leaf template years ago, after getting inspired by some Zentangle ideas. It also … Read More
Looking for easy fall painting ideas? This one makes the most of two medias — tempera paint and oil pastels. They each add a little zing to the other. This project is about using three pigments to make varying shades … Read More
Learn how to draw an apple with dimension, by adding a little shadow and a little highlight. It’s easier than you may think. Chalk pastels can create some amazing color, but they are the hardest thing to try to control. … Read More
Combine the idea of rings or color and a tree and you get a fun Kandinsky for kids project. Great for warm and cool color studies too. If possible, try to get your hands on the most colorful paper possible, … Read More
Show young students how to draw a bat, after learning some more about them in this perfectly matched book titled “Nightsong” by Ari Berk. This book beautifully illustrates how bats use their radar to see at night, and tells of … Read More
DIY fall festival banners don’t get much cheaper than this. You just need rolls of paper, thick black marker, and lots of crayons. Oh, and lots and lots of kids to color. These banners are proof that you don’t have … Read More
Students learn to make leaves transparent by drawing them only with lines. Make them overlap and then fill the paper for a pretty fall drawing project. These students are 1st graders and they really took their time and drew LOTS of … Read More
This easy fall tree drawing project makes students use the entire page as it only works when the branches touch the edge of the paper. The combo of black Sharpie trees and soft oil pastels look great when first applied, … Read More
Make a pumpkin drawing that is easy but still allows for some dimension. No need to draw ones that look totally flat. Here students start with three round overlapping shapes, then add the inner lines. The different angles of each … Read More
This really is the world’s most simple owl drawing. Just a few lines and bam, an unmistakably fierce looking bird. Be sure to trace those simple lines twice with the black oil pastel to make sure they stand out. It … Read More