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Tonal Winter Landscape with Sports Figures

As soon as I saw the book Slush Mountain (affiliate link) by Bjorn R. Lie, I couldn’t wait to break out my paints to re-create the beautiful illustrations that can be...Learn More
1.5 Hrs
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Olympic Art Project

Designing art projects that kids love is one of my favorite things to do. And it just so happens that the Olympics are my favorite thing to watch. I’m a BIG...Learn More
60 Min
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AME 052 painting techniques to try

3 Techniques to Try with Tempera Paint: AME 052

When it comes to painting techniques, most of us think about watercolor paints. There is so much you can do with these watery colors: resist, wet-on-wet, salting, etc. But if you use liquid...Learn More
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Download a free Cat in the hat drawing guide

Dr. Seuss Day Art Activities

Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day in Deep Space Sparkle style with this easy-to-draw Cat in the Hat. Start with a pencil, eraser, black marker and a white piece of paper and...Learn More
45 Min
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Watercolor Paints & Paper: What Works Best

Here’s a question I get asked a lot: Can I use regular paper with my watercolor paints? Or do I need to use watercolor paper? The answer is yes! I like...Learn More
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How to Draw & Paint a Thanksgiving Turkey

For the last day of my Fall rotation, each of my kinder students create an adorable Thanksgiving Turkey. I haven’t done a guided drawing lesson with this group yet, but since they...Learn More
40 Min
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The 4 best watercolor techniques for kids

The Top Watercolor Techniques for Kids

Are you a new art teacher wanting to try a watercolor project with your students? Perhaps you’re an artist who is  teaching art to kids for the first time. Determining...Learn More
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Kids create tints and shades to paint a Laurel Burch Inspired Cat

Creating Value: Laurel Burch Cats

CREATING VALUE: LAUREL BURCH CATS These black and white Laurel Burch cats inspired by artist, Laurel Burch, start with a simple line drawing in oil pastel and completed with shades...Learn More
60 Min
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Free Contour Cat Art Project

Contour Cat Watercolor Project

CONTOUR CAT WATERCOLOR PROJECT The complementary colors of orange and blue are everywhere this fall season. And why not showcase these happy colors with a blue belly cat? A bit of...Learn More
60 Min
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