Sweet Little Paintings

Sweet Little Paintings

This is such a sweet little project and super easy.   I purchased 24 – 4″ by 4″ little canvases for $6 using a 40% off coupon at Michaels.  The best deal available is at http://www.dickblick.com/.  You can purchase 24 for under $5.  I purchased the...
A Child’s Painting of a Sailboat

A Child’s Painting of a Sailboat

Here is a super easy painting for children.  This was a project I did with kindergarten aged children. I used economical acrylic liquid paint. STEP ONE:  Provide two shades of white for the sky and two shades (light and dark) of blue paint for the water.  Let your...
Water Lilies on Canvas

Water Lilies on Canvas

This is a lovely keepsake for parents as it is painted on board canvas.  I purchase my canvas boards at Michaels in packs of 10 with my 40% off coupon.   I use the cheap liquid craft paint. STEP ONE:  Mix up several mixtures of blue for the pond.  Remember to have one...
Bird on Black

Bird on Black

This idea was inspired by a picture similar online.   I broke this project into three sessions.  First session we drew the bird, second session we painted it, and finally we added the feathers and sequins. What you will need is a white oil pastel, tempera paints,...
Noodle Doodles

Noodle Doodles

Molly, one of the artists I worked with last week, did a classic activity but gave it a new name!!  Noodle Doodles.  The children loved the name as much as the activity. Step One: With a crayon draw a large doodle with swirling moves. Step Two:  Paint in the doodles...