Watercolors

4 Watercolor Techniques Every Student Should Know

If you love watercolor as much as me, you might be looking for the best watercolor projects to teach your students. I’ve done hundreds over the years and my favorites...Learn More

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Notre Dame at Night

In light of the recent tragedy, we wanted to make the Notre Dame at Night lesson from the Sparkler’s Club available to everyone. We hope that this project will aid...Learn More

80 Min

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Mary Blair Abstract Art

Who says all Valentine’s Day art projects require a red heart? This abstract art project with seasonal red, pink and purple colors is based on the cover art in Brigette...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Valentine’s Day Art, Watercolors

Valentine’s Day Cat

For this art project, I’ll show you how you can use marker, liquid watercolor paints and colored pencils to create a simple Valentine’s Day project that looks great with multiple...Learn More

45 Min

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Watercolor Seal Art Tutorial

Watch my Facebook Live Tutorial Here as I demonstrate how to teach this simple seal & seascape lesson for kids. This past summer I took advantage of having my niece,...Learn More

60 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

Related categories: Birds, Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors

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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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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