Here’s an idea for a simple watercolor painting, three very simple birds that are stacked on each other, with the highest one looking at a pretty flower.

MATERIALS

• Stacked Birds PDF Tutorial
• Watercolor paper*
• Black Sharpie marker*
• Crayons
• Liquid watercolor paint*

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DIRECTIONS

1. Print a tutorial for students to share.
2. Draw guidelines on the paper or fold to make creases.
3. Draw the birds are drawn according to the tutorial.
4. Trace the art with a permanent marker.
5. Add some colorful details with crayons.
6. Paint with liquid watercolor paint if desired.