Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial video for how to draw Harold and the Purple Crayon art lesson. He comes from a beloved picture book, and soon his own movie.

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This Harold and the Purple Crayon art lesson will help students learn how to draw Harold and the Purple Crayon. Harold can create whatever he imagines, so long as he draws it with his purple crayon. He creates a universe around him and embarks on a hero’s journey that eventually leads him home.

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson is a children’s book that can teach lessons about personal fortitude, and taking innovative approaches to challenges.

The step by step tutorial shares how to draw Harold in his simple pajamas, holding his favorite purple crayon. The shapes are easy to draw, so even young artists can learn how to draw this character from this popular book.

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Materials

Crayola Twistable® Crayons

Plastic Container, Mini Size, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 24 *Affiliate links. If you click and take action, I will be compensated a small amount at no expense to you.