These leaf bowls are deceivingly quick and easy to make. The air dry clay recipe comes together with only a few household ingredients and the finished bowls are pretty enough for gifting.
The Illustrated ELements- Elements of Art Posters and Printable Bundle
Elements & Principles of Art, For TeachersThe elements of art are kinda’ a big in deal in my art teacher-y opinion. They are the basics, the bread and butter of making and talking about art. Use these elements of art posters and huge bundle of other resources to get started ASAP!
Nine Creative Watercolor Techniques to Add Interest and Fun for Artists of Any Age
For Kids, PaintingWatercolor paints are some of the most accessible art materials out there. Any dollar store or grocery store carries them. Clean up is minimal. Two wins, right? What if I told you I have nine watercolor techniques for your kiddos to try that will bring new life to that tray of dried up watercolor paints?
Tissue Paper Art a Process Art Activity with Unlimited Possibility
For Kids, PaintingTissue paper art, or painting with tissue paper is a favorite activity of mine, mostly because activity transcends age. It can be done by the littlest artists or it can grow into part of a more sophisticated process for an older artists.
This DIY paint recipe is just as much fun to make as it is to paint with. You only need three simple kitchen ingredients for endless possibilities.
I love this shadow drawing experience because it can be as simple or as complex as you choose. Artists of any age can sink into this activity that only requires pencil and paper but hits on some big ideas!
My kids love sidewalk chalk paint. In the past I’ve purchased it in powdered form and doled it out stingily to make it last longer than a day. No more! This three ingredient sidewalk chalk recipe is so easy the kids can make it themselves! And the making is half the fun!
Notan is a Japanese word for the interaction between light and dark. This project uses paper and pen to create some simple but stunning Notan paper art.
Portraits can be a great way to encourage self expression in kids. This 3D portrait lesson is no exception. Use the free templates to make the logistics easy and get creative by adding any medium you choose!
These cheerful butterfly prints start with a simple Styrofoam plate and a free template. Two printmaking options mean you already have what you need to get started today!
These self portraits for kids are a sweet and colorful introduction to what a self portrait really is. A few guided drawing tips along with a bright, beautiful tissue paper background makes this art lesson a winner for any age.
If you ask kids how to draw a flower most will be able to draw a cartoon-y flower pretty confidently. Flowers are made up of simple shapes and are something many kids include in their drawings. Use these directed drawing tips to take their flowers from simple to colorful, complex doodles that will even impress the artists themselves!