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...
Calligraphy Scrolls

Calligraphy Scrolls

This is a special project that a family of one of my students shared. The father had been taught calligraphy from his grandmother. He showed the class how to make a few numbers in 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...