Fun and quick how to blend with oil pastels tutorial for kids! Watch the short video, and download the free printable activity.
How To Draw A Horse
This is dad’s favorite how to yet! It’s one of the hardest instructions we’ve done, but it’s still fun!
How To Draw A Princess
Really simple instructions for kids on how to draw a princess! Also watch the funny video and download the free step by steps.
Intro To Pastels For Kids: About Pastels
This is the first part in a series of intro to pastels for kids posts. I was at the art store looking to pick up a few more pastels, and had a thought—I bet other parents are really confused when they look at the selection of pastels to buy. I know I was!
The Two Most Important Art Supplies
I get asked often, “What art the two most important art supplies?” Easy…
How To Draw A Ladybug
Simple step by step instructions on how to draw a ladybug, perfect for really young artists. Watch the video and download the free steps.
How To Draw A Spider
Simple step by step instructions on how to draw a spider. Watch the short video, and download the free instructions.
How To Draw A Penguin
Ok, this how to draw a penguin was specifically for my little Hads. That’s why it may look extremely easy. Hads is three, so activities involving few steps and simple shapes seem perfect for her.
How To Draw A Rose
Valentines is coming up! Help your kids learn how to draw that perfect rose for that perfect person, even if that perfect person is you 😉
How To Shade A Cylinder With Charcoal
This how to shade a cylinder is the second post in a series that we’re working on. The first post, was…
How To Paint A Snowflake With Symmetry
How to paint a snowflake with symmetry is a great art activity for the young artists! This is also a fun activity to do over and over, while trying different shapes and designs.
How To Draw A Wreath
It was fun filming how to draw a wreath with my little Hads. She had a lot of fun to, even though…
3D Rudolf Cutout Art Project
It’s a 3D Rudolf Cutout! Hads got all giggly when she saw him, so I hope your kids enjoy him too. Materials Scissors Tape or glue Rudolf printout (either print on white or color paper) Rudolf Cutout Step By Step 1. Download and print cutout. You can simply print on white paper and have your […]
How To Draw Crazy Christmas Elves
We had fun drawing Santa the other night, now it’s time to learn how to draw crazy Christmas elves! Chuckers was really excited to learn. If your family does elf on a shelf, your kids will probably get a kick out of this one.
How To Draw Santa
Learn how to draw Santa! We took our kids to see Santa on Saturday, they loved it! I thought Hads would be scared for sure. Nope, she wasn’t scared at all and even asked him for a dolly. It made me proud.
How To Shade A Sphere With Charcoal
Learn how to shade a sphere with charcoal! This is a fun foundational lesson on the basics of shading.
How To Draw A Fairy
Follow along with us and learn how to draw a super simple cute fairy. Materials Pencil, crayon, or marker Paper Watch How To Draw A Fairy
How To Draw A Cow
It’s not just how to draw a cow, it’s a magic cow! I know, it’s a little off the wall. Let me explain. A couple of days back we got a nice email from Leo, asking if we could do a post on drawing a cow. And because I’m a little weird, I thought I […]
Finger Paint A Turkey
Now your kids know how to draw a turkey, but do they know how to finger paint a turkey? This is super easy for kids, even my little one-year-old got in on the fun! Materials Paint (you could even try our homemade paint) Paper Plates to hold the paint Paper towels for clean up And […]
How To Draw An Alien
How to draw an alien is sure to keep your kids busy on a Saturday morning! We had a little extra fun making this video. As you can see we drew a few aliens doing different things. After you watch this with your kids, encourage them to make their own aliens. Have them use their […]
How To Draw A Turkey
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, do your kids know how to draw a Turkey? It’s super easy! These instructions were easy for my 6-year-old, but a little difficult for my 3-year-old. But that didn’t stop her from trying! She actually did a really good job. Materials Paper Pencil, crayon, or marker Watch How To […]
Homemade Finger Paint
This homemade finger paint recipe has been flying around Pinterest, like mad! So, we thought we’d give it a try and see if we like it. Homemade Finger Paint Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup corn starch 2 cups of water food coloring marbles (for mixing) Containers It almost sounds good enough […]
Watercolor Resist With Crayons
You might remember doing watercolor crayon resist projects when you were a kid. Like using rubber cement, this is a fun way to show kids how different things react with watercolor. Resist, means that the crayon will repel the watercolor away from it. If you use a white crayon during this activity, your kid’s eyes […]
Finger Paint A Fall Tree
You know it’s time to finger paint an autumn tree when the leaves start changing outside! Have they started changing where you live? We’re planning to take a trip up the canyon this weekend. Usually, the leaves change sooner up there before they do in the valley. Man, I can’t believe it’s already that time […]
How To Draw A Jack O’Lantern
My kids are already going nuts about Halloween, how about yours? It doesn’t help that the stores have had the decorations out for a couple of weeks. So I thought if the stores are doing it, and the kids are already freaking out, why not join in.
How To Draw A Cat
We’re not big cat people (the wife is allergic), but the little Hads loves anything that’s cute and fluffy!
How To Draw A 3D Box
Follow along with us and learn how to draw a super simple 3d box! Materials Paper Pen, pencil, marker, or crayon If you’re having trouble watching the video here, watch How To Draw A 3D Box on YouTube!
How To Draw A Butterfly
Follow along with us and learn how to draw a super simple butterfly. I was so proud of how Had’s butterfly turned out. Remind your little artists that it’s ok if their drawings don’t look like ours. The most important thing is to have fun. Materials Paper Pencil, pen, marker, or crayon
Watercolor Resist
This was the first watercolor resist activity I’ve done with my kids. Chuckers thought it was magic. This is a fun activity to illustrate how some things react differently with paint. Watercolor Resist Materials: Watercolor paint Watercolor paper Brushes Water Rubber cement If you have more time to spend on this, you could help them […]
Finger Painting A Spider
Finger painting a spider was a lot of fun, we also had a surprise guest! I’ve also noticed we’ve really been on a finger painting kick…haven’t we? Well, the kids are loving it so I’m not complaining. One of the things I’ve learned about kids and finger painting (I think I’ve mentioned it before, but […]