How to Draw a Fish and Collage on Painting

How to Draw a Fish and Collage on Painting

This is such a simple drawing project with great results.  We drew the fish for Dr. Seuss week – for “One Fish, Two Fish.”  Use black sharpies to draw the fish and watercolors to decorate. Step One:  Draw a long oval.  Add a circle for an eye.  Draw...
Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Calligraphy

This is another one of those projects that children of all ages can succeed with!  It is super simple to set up and can be done in a whole group setting.   These Chinese “scrolls” are beautiful to hang.  I have used different sources for the Chinese...
Making Painted Plum Blossom Trees

Making Painted Plum Blossom Trees

The Chinese Plum Blossom tree is considered to bring good luck and hope.  I have done this project with four year olds with great success.   It helps to tell the children that we are not painting the whole tree – just a section of it.   What you will need to...
Watercolor Magic – Waxed Paper!

Watercolor Magic – Waxed Paper!

  What you will need:  watercolor paper, watercolors, brushes and waxed paper. Step One: Place a watercolor wash on the paper. Step Two: While paint is still wet, cover it with the wax paper.  Experiment with moving the wax paper to create texture. Step Three:  Remove...
Watercolor Magic – Salt!

Watercolor Magic – Salt!

Materials Needed:  watercolor paper, watercolors, brushes, and table salt.  You can use a variety of salts to see the effects like fresh ground salt, rock salt and coarse sea salt. Step One: Apply a wash of color over the paper surface. Step Two:  Sprinkle salt into...