How to Draw eBook
Years of making tutorials for my after school classes has helped me discover what works best for those just beginning to draw.
This giant ebook contains 200 projects that start with simple shapes students can most easily see, so they can feel successful and excited to keep on drawing.
Passport Template
Now it’s easy to make passports that are modeled after the real thing, without spending hours doing so.
Just print the passport template, fold, staple and cut. Perfect for school or home or special occasions.
Warm Hands with a Heart
This color lesson project is a fun study of warm, cool and complementary colors, and creates a colorful memento of a child’s hand as well.
Elements of Art 3-5
Includes twenty-five art projects that explore the Elements of Art, along with lessons about art history, famous artists, and more. See diagrams below.
Art Journal World Pack 3-5
This World Pack includes two Recycled Art eBooks: Draw World Landmarks and Egyptian Drawing. You can set your students up for success with these tutorials that follow a grid system and diagram how some very famous images can be drawn. All the projects fit into my 6″ x 9″ Art Journal System, which you can read more about HERE. DRAW … Read More
Art Journal Jumbo Pack 3-5
This Jumbo Pack includes four Recycled Art eBooks: The Principles of Design, The Elements of Art, Draw World Landmarks and Egyptian Drawing. All the projects fit into my 6″ x 9″ Art Journal System, which you can read more about HERE. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN PDF (CLICK FOR MORE) 10 all NEW Art Journal Projects, based on Principles of Design – Emphasis, … Read More
Principles of Design 3-5
This eBook includes projects that explore the ten Principles of Design. It’s a companion piece to my “Elements of Art”, both of which help students learn more about what each principle and element means. All the projects fit into my 6″ x 9″ Art Journal System, which you can read more about HERE. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN PDF INCLUDES 10 … Read More
Art Journal Jumbo Pack K-5
This Jumbo Pack includes four Recycled Art eBooks: The Principles of Design, The Elements of Art, Extra Long Projects and Christmas Drawing. All the projects fit into my 6″ x 9″ Art Journal System, which you can read more about HERE. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN PDF (CLICK FOR MORE) 10 all NEW Art Journal Projects, based on Principles of Design – Emphasis, Balance, … Read More
Spring Projects eBook
There’s nothing like making art that matches what is going on outside, so here’s a collection with all kinds of spring projects, be it a rainy or sunny day. Projects included: Atomic Dandelions, Bird in a Cage, Bumble Bee Painting, Chagall Upside Down, Hen Collage, Hundertwasser Flowers, Line Art Bunny, Little Houses, Magritte Eye, Mushroom Painting, Pattern Flowers, Prickly Cactus, … Read More
Common Core Art Projects eBook
Here are ten of my favorite Common Core art projects. I’ve found that you can teach many things at once, without sacrificing fun or creativity. PROJECTS INCLUDE Quarter Circle Paper Quilt Cut and Tear Cityscape Buildings Drawing Big Ben 3D Paper Tiger and Lion Blooming Tissue Paper Flowers Right Angle Jewels 3D City Buildings Draw a Shark Mini Pizza Box … Read More
Self Portrait eBook
This ebook has my favorite self portrait ideas, drawing tutorials included. A fun way to show students just how varied the world of self portraits can be. These fifteen self portrait projects target kinder through 5th grade, with many that are good for all ages. The ebook includes a full size finished sample of each, teacher instructions, student tutorials, and … Read More
Draw World Landmarks 3-5
The hardest way to learn how to draw famous landmarks? With a fuzzy photo and a blank sheet of paper. The easiest way? With a clear line drawing tutorial and paper already printed with a matching grid. You can set your students up for success with these tutorials that follow a grid system and literally diagram how some very famous … Read More
California Missions Drawing Guide
My ebook shows how to draw mission projects on grid paper. It includes diagrams for all twenty-one California missions. I’ve discovered students do their best work when they focus on a simple front view, but that’s not always easy to find in photos. My solution was to make line drawings of each mission, on graph paper, so students could more … Read More
Botanicals, Fish and Insects
Newly combined, three books with drawing and painting tutorials for Botanicals, Fish and Insects. Each include a full page sample, student tutorial, coloring page, and gray line art for tracing. DRAW & PAINT: BOTANICALS Beet, Dahlia, Daisy, Dandelion, Grapes, Iris, Mushroom, Poppy, Sunflower, Tulip DRAW & PAINT: FISH Angelfish, Blue Gill, Blue Tropical, Clown Fish, Goldfish, Koi Fish, Rainbow Trout, … Read More
Draw Animals eBook
Here’s a collection of 75 simple animal drawings from earlier ebooks, in one easy-to-use collection.
Each now includes a full page color sample to aid in classroom lessons.
Egyptian Drawing Ebook
Learn how to draw Egyptian art with the help of some detailed step-by-step tutorials. You’ll be drawing in their famously flat style in no time. This new ebook covers many Egyptian topics and includes a finished color sample, full size line drawing, step-by-step tutorial, and a grid paper template as shown here. You can find tutorials for: Anubis, Bastet Cat, … Read More
Fine Art Coloring eBook
If you are looking for fine art coloring books to print for a classroom, here’s a pretty sizable collection I’ve turned into a brand new eBook. It’s actually a compilation of my former Coloring Book 1, 2 and 3, plus 20 more for a total of 50 coloring pages. Fine Art Coloring eBook, $15 value A collection of 50 … Read More
Create with Clay eBook
I am so excited to share my ebook with five fun clay projects from my friend and renowned Santa Cruz ceramic artist, Jenni Ward. She has been teaching children for over 20 years, and is happy to share these tried and true projects. If you like to work with clay, but need some new ideas with clear visual instructions, then … Read More
Create with Clay 2 eBook
My friend and renowned Santa Cruz ceramic artist, Jenni Ward is sharing five more simple clay art projects in her follow up to “Create with Clay”. She has been teaching children for over 20 years, and is happy to share these tried and true projects. If you like to work with clay, but need some new ideas with clear visual … Read More
Create with Clay 3 eBook
Here are more easy clay projects in the third ebook from my friend and Santa Cruz ceramic artist, Jenni Ward. She has been teaching children for over 20 years, and is happy to share five more tried and true projects. If you enjoyed her previous books, Create with Clay and Create with Clay 2, then you will be sure to … Read More
Create with Clay 4 eBook
Here are more amazing clay projects in the fourth ebook from my friend and Santa Cruz ceramic artist, Jenni Ward. She has been teaching children for over 20 years, and is happy to share five more tried and true projects. If you enjoyed her previous books, Create with Clay 1, 2, and 3, then you will be sure to want … Read More
Make Your Own Comic Book
Comic book projects have so much to offer, I decided to put all my advice for students in a how to draw a comic book guide. It includes 13 pages of instruction and 17 template pages. The instructions include: • Templates for a story summary, and then breaking it down into panels • How to draw your characters with expressive … Read More
Learn to Draw: Children
This ebook is full of easy drawing for children tutorials, especially those who are just learning how to draw bodies, and place them in settings. The hair, clothes and background are all simplified for those learning how take the next step up from stick drawings. I’ve also included a page with examples of facial expressions to draw. Note: Students tend … Read More
Draw Places and Plants eBook
Learn how to draw places and plants in my step-by-step drawing ebook. Included are easy diagrams on how to draw: Amsterdam Buildings, Asian House, Big Ben, Eiffel Tower, Farm, Vanishing Point Landscape, Island Lighthouse, Medieval, Castle, Russian Buildings, Statue of Liberty, Old House, Country Barn, Capitol Building, Country House, Haunted House, Shop, Starry Night City, Daffodil, Poinsettia, Tree, Circle Roses, … Read More
Line Art Portrait eBook
My Line Art Drawing eBook allows students to complete a painted portrait with just black and white lines. It also gives students a different approach to drawing practice, and is a great example of one of the elements of art (contrast) when complete. PDF FILE INCLUDES: • Thumbnail page of all faces, along with original painting for reference • 10 … Read More
Patterned Hands
If your students enjoyed my Warm Hands project, then they probably will like my Patterned Hands too. My pdf file includes the lined background paper for both the horizontal and vertical versions, and lots sample patterns so they can break away from the usual hearts, stars, etc. They also have a choice in coloring positive or negative hands, both which … Read More
Easy Animals to Draw eBook
While all my tutorials are targeted for elementary age students, this collection of easy animals to draw are what I would recommend for kinder and first graders. They use simple shapes and are often symmetrical, which are the two most important features for beginner projects. Included are easy diagrams on how to draw a Cardinal, Standing Cat, Chameleon, Cow Head, … Read More
Cartoon Drawing eBook
If you are looking for some easy cartoon drawing for kids lessons, then this ebook is for you.
Here are twenty-five of my favorite tutorials, all simplified and exaggerated in the way that cartoon drawing does best.
Draw Dinos and Dragons
Here are 20 how to draw dinosaurs and dragons tutorials, created specifically for elementary age students.
After years of drawing with young children, I’ve learned that they still love to draw these creatures, they just need a simpler approach them than most drawing books offer.
Christmas Drawing K-5
Try these easy Christmas drawings from my latest how to draw ebook for some special holiday projects. Keep them in your Recycled Art Journals or turn them into some pretty holiday cards. Designed to work with my Recycled Art Journal system, these 24 Christmas tutorials come with a finished color sample, full size line drawing, step-by-step tutorial, and a grid … Read More
Valentine Drawing K-5
Get your fix of cute Valentines day drawings with my latest how to draw ebook. Turn them into cards, or keep them in your Recycled Art Journals. These 25 tutorials come with a finished color sample, full size line drawing and a step-by-step tutorial. Included are lessons for: Bird and Envelope, Candy Hearts, Cat and Balloon, Cats and a Heart, Cupid, Dog … Read More
Holiday Drawing Pack K-5
Try these easy holiday drawings from two of my latest how to draw ebooks. Keep them in your Recycled Art Journals or turn them into some pretty holiday cards. These 24 Christmas tutorials come with a finished color sample, full size line drawing, step-by-step tutorial, and a grid paper template. Included are tutorials for a: Ballerina, Candle, Cardinal, Christmas … Read More
Extra Long Journal Projects K-2
Try giving your kindergarten art projects a new look by working with a long and narrow paper. My new eBook features 12 projects that feature this fun format for grades K-2. Designed for 6″ x 18″ paper (cut from 24″ x 18″), all the projects give young ones more room to work, and may be folded when complete to fit into … Read More