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How To Draw Nian Monster – Happy Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year, art friends! Today we’re drawing the legendary Nian monster. According to Chinese mythology, Nian is a scary creature who used to terrorize villages every New Year, until the people discovered he was afraid of the color red, loud noises, and fire. That’s how the traditions of firecrackers and red decorations started! […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, How To Draw Animals, Lunar New Year, Mythical

How To Draw A Fire Horse — Happy Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year, art friends! 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, and it only comes around once every 60 years, so we had to draw one to celebrate! Art Supplies: Markers Marker paper This is a really fun lesson because you get to combine two awesome things, drawing a horse AND adding […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, How To Draw Animals, Lunar New Year

How To Draw A Frog Eating A Heart Folding Surprise

Hey art friends! Today, we’re learning how to draw a frog eating a heart. This lesson is really fun because when the paper is folded, it looks like a cute frog, and when you open it up, there’s a big mouth and a heart inside. You can customize your frog by changing the color, adding […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, How To Draw Animals, Valentine's Day

How To Draw A Capybara Holding A Heart

Hey art friends! Today we’re learning how to draw a capybara holding a heart. This is a fun and simple lesson that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to draw something cute. We start by sketching the main shapes with pencil, then switch to markers to finish and color the drawing. The round […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, How To Draw Animals, Valentine's Day

How To Draw Lonely Batman For Valentine’s Day

Hey art friends! Today, we’re learning how to draw a lonely Batman for Valentine’s Day. We’re using simple shapes and bold lines to create Batman holding a heart balloon. You can keep him looking serious or change his expression to make him happier. You can also customize this drawing by adding a background, drawing Gotham […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, How To Draw Characters, Valentine's Day

How To Draw A Hello Kitty Valentine

Hey art friends! We love Hello Kitty so much, and thought it would be fun to draw something special to celebrate Valentine’s Day coming up. In this lesson, we’re learning how to draw a Hello Kitty Valentine folding surprise. When the paper is closed, it looks like a simple heart. When you open it up, […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, Valentine's Day

How To Draw Two Cute Fish Kissing

Hey art friends! Today we’re learning how to draw two cute fish kissing. This is a fun and colorful lesson that’s great for practicing symmetry, patterns, and turning animals into cute characters. You can customize your fish by changing the colors, patterns, or even adding more sea life around them. This also makes a really […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, How To Draw Animals, Ocean, Valentine's Day

How To Draw Two Dumplings In Love – Valentine’s Day

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Teryn, and we’re learning how to draw two dumplings in love. This is a cute and simple lesson that’s perfect for practicing expressions and turning food into fun characters. We start by sketching the shapes with pencil, then switch to markers to finish and color our drawing. The […]

Filed Under: Dinner, Food, How To Draw, Valentine's Day

How To Draw A Heart Cupid For Valentine’s Day

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Hadley, and we’re learning how to draw a heart cupid for Valentine’s Day. This is a fun and cute lesson that’s perfect for celebrating love and friendship. We start by sketching with pencil to get the shapes just right, then we switch to markers to finish and color […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, Valentine's Day

How To Draw 2026 Happy New Year!

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing by myself, and we’re celebrating the new year by learning how to draw 2026 using art supply block letters. Since the new year is just a couple of days away, this is a fun way to kick things off with creativity. You can decorate your numbers with different art […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, New Years

How To Draw Ralphie In Pink Bunny Pajamas

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Austin, and we’re learning how to draw Ralphie in pink bunny pajamas. This is a fun holiday lesson inspired by a classic Christmas movie, and it’s great for artists of all ages. You can change the expression, or even draw a winter background to finish your drawing. 🖍️ […]

Filed Under: Christmas, How To Draw, How To Draw Characters, In TV & Movies

How To Draw Christmas Hello Kitty

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Hadley, and we’re learning how to draw Christmas Hello Kitty. This is a fun holiday lesson for artists of all ages. We start by sketching with pencil, then switch to markers to finish and color our drawings. You can change the outfit colors or add extra Christmas details […]

Filed Under: Christmas

How To Draw A Gingerbread Family

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Austin, and we’re learning how to draw a gingerbread family. This is a fun holiday lesson for artists of all ages. You can turn this into your own family by changing the sizes, adding bows or bow ties, and decorating each gingerbread cookie a little differently. 🖍️ Art […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert, Food, How To Draw

How To Draw An Elf Jumping Out Of A Snowman

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Hadley, and we’re learning how to draw an elf jumping out of a snowman. This is a folding surprise lesson: when the paper is folded, it looks like a regular snowman; when you open it, the elf pops out. Kids love this one because the surprise feels funny […]

Filed Under: Christmas, How To Draw

How To Draw A Christmas Shark Reindeer

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Jack, and we’re learning how to draw a Christmas shark reindeer. This lesson is a silly holiday mashup and a lot of fun for artists of all ages. You can change the antlers, add lights, or even draw a whole shark reindeer team flying together. 🖍️ Art Supplies […]

Filed Under: Christmas, How To Draw, How To Draw Animals, Ocean, Shark

How To Draw Santa’s Christmas Train

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing by myself, and we’re learning how to draw Santa’s Christmas train. This lesson is really fun because you can add patterns to the train cars, change the colors, or even draw more cars behind Santa. 🖍️ Art Supplies Needed: • Markers • Marker paper (But feel free to use […]

Filed Under: Christmas, How To Draw

How To Draw A Toy Soldier

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Hadley, and we’re learning how to draw a toy soldier. This lesson is great for the holiday season and fun for artists of all ages. You can change the colors or even draw a whole marching line of toy soldiers. 🖍️ Art Supplies Needed: • Markers • Marker […]

Filed Under: Christmas, How To Draw

How To Draw Santa Stuck In The Fireplace

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Jack, and we’re learning how to draw Santa stuck in the fireplace. When the paper is folded, it looks like a simple Christmas fireplace, then when you open it, Santa appears inside. It’s a fun little surprise that makes kids smile because they get to reveal Santa dropping […]

Filed Under: Christmas

How To Draw A Christmas Tree Monster Folding Surprise

Hey art friends! Today I’m drawing with Teryn, and we’re learning how to draw a Christmas tree monster folding surprise. When the paper is folded, it looks like a regular Christmas tree, then when you open it, the monster mouth appears. You can change the colors, add candy canes, or even draw a snowy background […]

Filed Under: Christmas, How To Draw

How To Draw A Christmas Elf Cupcake

Hey art friends! Today, Austin and I are learning how to draw a Christmas elf cupcake! This is a fun lesson for artists of all ages, and it’s perfect for the holiday season. You can even customize your drawing by adding sprinkles, candy canes, or a snowy background. 🖍️ Art Supplies Needed: • Markers • […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Food, How To Draw

How To Draw A Stocking Full Of Christmas Toys

Hey art friends! Today, Hadley and I are learning how to draw a stocking full of Christmas toys. You can fill your stocking with anything you want. Add more toys, candy canes, stars, or even your favorite Christmas characters. Grab your markers and follow along with us. 🖍️ Art Supplies Needed • Markers • Marker […]

Filed Under: Christmas, How To Draw

How To Draw A Christmas Sloth On A Candy Cane

Hey art friends! Today, Jack and I are learning how to draw a Christmas sloth on a candy cane. Christmas is one of our favorite times of year, and since it is December, we thought it would be fun to draw something festive and cute. Grab your pencil, eraser, markers, and paper, and follow along […]

Filed Under: Christmas, How To Draw, How To Draw Animals

How To Draw Falling Friends Acorn and Leaf

Hey art friends! Today, Hadley and I are learning how to draw falling friends, an acorn, and a leaf holding hands while they drop through the air. This is a fun lesson to celebrate fall and Thanksgiving. And I’m so grateful for friends who are always there when you need them. We are also taking […]

Filed Under: Autumn, How To Draw, Thanksgiving

How To Draw A Thankful Present Folding Surprise

Hey art friends! Today, Olivia and I are learning how to draw a thankful present folding surprise. This is a fun lesson to follow along and create the present, then open it up and draw all the things you are thankful for. We hope you have a lot of fun filling the inside with your […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, Thanksgiving

How To Draw A Turkey Playing Football

Hey art friends! Today, Austin and I are learning how to draw a turkey playing football. This is a really funny lesson to celebrate football season and turkey time. Grab your markers and follow along step by step. You can also change your drawing by adding a stadium, cheering fans, or even more football turkeys. […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Birds, How To Draw, How To Draw Animals, Thanksgiving

How To Make A Turkey Box For Thanksgiving

Hey art friends! Today, Olivia and I are showing you how to make a turkey box for Thanksgiving! 🍂 This lesson is a little different because we’re making something fun for your Thanksgiving table. Parents, you can click this link to first download and print our free printable template: 👉 Download the free turkey box […]

Filed Under: Cutout Projects, How To Draw, Thanksgiving

How To Draw A Big Mouth Turkey Folding Surprise

Hey art friends! Today, Austin and I are learning how to draw a big mouth turkey folding surprise! 🍁 This is a fun lesson to get ready for Thanksgiving. When your paper is folded, it looks like a simple turkey, but when you open it—its mouth stretches wide with pumpkins flying out! You can change […]

Filed Under: How To Draw, Thanksgiving

How To Draw A Funny Ghost Family

Hey art friends! Today, Austin and I are learning how to draw a funny ghost family! 👻 This lesson is so much fun because you can change your ghosts to wear different costumes or even make them look like your own family! Don’t forget to add a background, too. You could draw them trick-or-treating, floating […]

Filed Under: Halloween, How To Draw

How To Draw A Cute Halloween Kitten Stack

Hey art friends! Today, Hadley and I are learning how to draw a cute Halloween kitten stack! 🧙‍♀️👻 This lesson is so much fun to change and make your own. You can add more Halloween decorations, switch up the costumes, or even draw extra kittens on top! 🖍️ Art Supplies Needed: • Markers • Marker […]

Filed Under: Cats, Halloween, How To Draw, How To Draw Animals

How To Draw Pumpkin Bats

Hey art friends! Today, Austin and I are learning how to draw pumpkin bats! 👻 This is another fun Halloween lesson that you can cut out and use as decorations. We’ll start with a pencil and eraser to draw circles for the main shape of our pumpkins, then use markers to finish and add color. […]

Filed Under: Halloween, How To Draw

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