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How To Make A Pop-Up Birthday Card

We’ve drawn a birthday cake before. This time we’re learning how to make a pop-up birthday card. You’re going to need a lot of supplies for this: scissors glue marker construction paper We had a lot of fun making this card, we hope you have fun making it with us. We also hope the person […]

How To Draw A Cartoon Groundhog

It’s groundhog’s day! Learn how to draw a cartoon groundhog with us. He’s super simple to draw, plus we try to keep the lesson super short…just for young artists. You can draw the groundhog two different ways, one with his shadow and one without. We sure hope the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow today.

Love Art Contest + SYA

See who won this contest! Today is the first day of February, which means it’s time for another art contest: -Draw someone you love (some ideas might be: your mom or dad, brother or sister, grandma or grandpa, friends, or pets) -Have your parents take a photo of your art -Post it to Facebook, Instagram, […]

How To Draw Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Advanced)

How to draw Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle! We’ve drawn one before, but it was just the turtle’s face. This time we’re drawing his whole body! This lesson is a little more advanced, but don’t worry, we take each step slowly. This video is a bit longer than usual, so if you need to take a break […]

How To Make A Pinch Pot Turtle

Learn how to make a pinch pot turtle with us! For this project you’ll need clay or play-doh, we used magic model from Crayola. We also used two colors, but you can use one color if that’s all you have. You’ll also want to watch how to make a pinch pot first. We made pots […]

How To Draw A Stegosaurus (realistic)

Learn how to draw a stegosaurus (realistic)! We’ve drawn one of these amazing dinosaurs before, but it was for younger artists. You can watch that lesson here. This lesson is meant for slightly older artists, but still fun for all ages. And if you’d like to draw more dinosaurs, be sure to also check out our […]

How To Draw A Cartoon Policeman

Sweet, today we’re learning how to draw a cartoon policeman. Our cartoon lessons are simple and short, specifically for younger artists. Austin is helping me in this lesson, he’s four years old. Even though he’s four, older and younger kids can try drawing along with us. You can also see our other cartoon lessons here.

Drawing Challenge + SYA

It’s another Monday! We love showing off your art, but before we do that we have an awesome art friend to spotlight. And we’re also doing another blindfold drawing challenge! This is a fun game you can play with your friends, family, or classroom.

How To Make A Pinch Pot

We’ve made pinch pots before, but we thought it would be fun to learn how to make a pinch pot again. Especially since this is going to be the first step in another sculpting lesson we’re going to do next week! For this project you can use any clay, we used Model Magic from Crayola. […]

How To Draw Nicole Watterson

We love The Amazing World of Gumball! Today we’re learning how to draw Nicole Watterson, the mom! You’ll need something to draw with, some paper, and something to color with. We use a Sharpie to draw with, but you can always use something else. We also used oil pastels to color her, but you can […]

How To Fold An Origami Crown

Learn how to fold an origami crown! All you need is a square piece of paper. We used origami paper, but you can use regular paper…just be sure to cut it into a square before starting.

January Mail Giveaway!

It’s Monday, our favorite day of the week! We love showing off all the amazing art that your kids have created. Every third Monday of the month we open mail and choose a winner to give away cool art supplies. But every Monday we show a slideshow at the end of the video. This is where we […]

How To Draw A Bearded Dragon

How to draw a bearded dragon! Man, these things look like prehistoric dinosaurs. Don’t forget to also draw the background, give your lizard a habit or home. You could even draw crickets for food!

How To Draw A Cartoon Frog

Learn how to draw a cartoon frog! Today’s lesson is with Austa-wasta, he’s my four year-old. So this video is meant to be short and simple, for young artists! Visit our other post if you’re looking for a more realistic frog.

How To Draw Articuno From Pokemon

Learn how to draw Articuno Pokemon. When you’re finished following along with us be sure to draw the background. Also visit the official Pokemon website and try to draw other Pokemon characters on your own.

How To Draw A Cartoon Gymnast

How to draw a cartoon gymnast! Yes, we’re so excited for our first drawing lesson..back from the new year! We hope you are too. When we do cartoon versions the lesson is meant for younger artists. I try to keep the lesson short and simple. Also remember you don’t have to use the same supplies […]

We’re Back + Dino Winners!

We’re back and we missed all of you so much! We’re also excited to announce the winners of our prehistoric art contest. All of you did such an amazing job, we feel lucky to have super talented art friends. Remember, we do a new art contest during the first week of every month. So there […]

Christmas Drawing Challenge!

This is a super fun game to play with your family or classroom! All you need is a paper plate for each player and crayons or markers. We used black, green, red and yellow colors. We also want to thank all of you for an amazing year! We’re taking a break over the holidays but will […]

How To Make A 3D Christmas Wreath

Follow along and learn how to make a 3d Christmas wreath! This activity is super simple and easy for younger artists, but still turns out very cool. You’ll need a full sheet of green construction paper, a half sheet of red construction paper, scissors, and tape.

How To Fold An Origami Angel

Follow along with us and learn how to fold an origami angel. All you need for this activity is a square piece of paper. Feel free to pause the video if we go too fast, or rewind if you need to rewatch a step. Also check out our other origami activities!

How To Draw A Menorah

Learn how to draw a menorah! We celebrate Christmas in our home, but we love all of our art friends, and we wanted to draw a menorah for those of you who celebrate Hanukkah. The holiday season is a great time for everyone, and it especially makes the season bright when we respect all. We […]

How To Draw Santa’s Sleigh

Ho Ho Ho! Follow along with us and learn how to draw Santa’s sleigh. It’s really simple, even if it looks a little challenging. And even though we drew the toy sack and tree, you can draw anything you want in Santa’s awesome sleigh. We’d love to see how your drawings turn out. Ask your […]

How To Draw A Football Helmet

How to draw a football helmet! Grab your markers and follow along with us. This lesson we didn’t color, because we want you to finish the helmet on your own. Draw your favorite team logo on the side and color it with your team’s colors! We want to see how your drawings turned out. Have […]

How To Draw R2-D2

Wahoooo! Learn how to draw R2-D2 with us! He’s my favorite robot…actually droid. We’re still so excited for Star Wars. After finishing this activity, check out our other Star Wars lessons…or try drawing more characters on your own, by referencing images from the official website.

How To Draw A Gingerbread Man (or Woman)

Learn how to draw a gingerbread man (or woman), with us! He’s super easy to draw, but also a lot of fun especially for younger artists. Remember to use your own imagination when decorating your cookie. You can follow along with us, or do your own thing. Also check out the other Christmas holiday activities […]

Winter Art Contest Winners

We loved looking through all the entries for our winter art contest giveaway! And we want to make sure that you knew, that we think you’re all amazing artists. Remember these giveaways are more about having fun. We always wish we could give a prize to everyone that participated. We love giving away art supplies!

How To Draw Bumblebee Transformer

Follow along with us and learn how to draw Bumblebee from Transformers! I think this is our longest lesson, but this is my new favorite lesson. Even though it’s a long lesson it’s still so much fun watching it come together. Plus, it goes to show that even difficult drawings can be easy if you do […]

How To Draw A Rainbow Trout (realistic)

How to draw a rainbow trout, a realistic rainbow trout! Grab that marker and paper and follow along with us. I love the lessons that are super simple but look so realistic when we’re finished…and this is one of them. We really want to see how awesome your fish turn out. Have your parents take a […]

How To Draw A Cartoon Rhino

Check out our other rhino lesson, if you’re looking for something more advance. Today’s activity is for especially for young artists, but also works for any age too…I especially have fun doing these lessons! Follow along with me and Austin and learn how to draw a cartoon rhino! We tried to keep this lesson simple […]

How To Draw Madeline

Follow along with us and learn how to draw Madeline! When you finish drawing her, trying drawing her doing something else. You can visit her official site and reference other pictures of her. For this lesson you’ll need something to draw with, like a marker. You’ll also need some paper and something to color with. […]