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
This could be one of your easiest Valentine’s Day art projects. Keep things really simple so kids can experiment with their wet-on-wet painting. This fourth grade artist, Lola, did an impeccable job using the colors to make shadows. I’m in … Read More
A Valentine’s Day art for kids project can be a good time to try a new process. This colorful art comes from using crayons, rubber cement and watercolor paint. It’s a great way to show kids how amazing their art … Read More
Learn how to draw a rose for kids with a circle and then a pattern of lines for the look of a flower that has yet to bloom. Learn how to draw some simple roses that look like they are … Read More
Learn how to draw an easy rose, with enough detail to make the flower look dimensional, but not so much to make it difficult to do. Scroll down to see another way to draw a whole bunch. I hope it … Read More
Expand on a basic how to draw a cupcake lesson by making MANY of them, adding lots of bright colors, and maybe a shadow or highlight (or both). These cupcakes were drawn on trading card size paper (2.5″ x 3.5″) … Read More
Learn how to draw 3D letters, just like the artist Robert Indiana, then color them with shadows for extra dimension.SaveSaveSaveSave Not every project lets you combine a drawing skill with a bit of art history, AND create a pretty card … Read More
If you learn how to draw a Llama before Valentine’s Day, you can make lots of “I Llove You” cards that will be sure to charm anyone. MATERIALS Draw a Llama PDF Tutorial Watercolor paper* Permanent black marker* Watercolor paints* … Read More
This may be the easiest Valentines art for kids project that I know of. If you can layer oil pastels, you can scratch out some very artsy looking hearts. I’ve added color lessons to this before, but honestly some of … Read More
Valentine’s Day ideas for kids can be educational too. This drawing uses a ruler, which is a second grade Common Core Standard. MATERIALS LOVE Lines PDF Tutorial Drawing paper Black Sharpie marker* Markers* The above product link is a referral. … Read More