This Halloween watercolor painting for kids is low-prep and the perfect way to introduce the technique of wax resist!
These ghost paintings for kids is low-prep and oh-so-magical. The perfect way to celebrate Halloween, this art project also serves as an introduction to the watercolor technique of wax resist.
Wax resist is a technique that artists use in both pottery and painting. Wax (in this case, from a crayon) resists paint and keeps the paper underneath it white.
Here’s how we used the wax resist technique to create these delightfully spooky paintings.
Supplies:
- A sheet of watercolor paper or thick drawing paper
- A white crayon
- Paintbrush
- Water
- Watercolor paint
Directions:
- Lay out your sheet of watercolor paper or thick drawing paper.
- Use the white crayon to draw ghosts onto the paper.
- Give your ghost drawing to someone else for them to paint with the watercolors. The crayon wax will resist the watercolor paint, revealing the spooky ghosts!
Looking for another art project that uses the technique of wax resist? Check out this blog post on creating Easter Egg Paintings – with secret messages.
Needing another painting lesson for kids? Check out this lesson plan for Bamboo Forests inspired by Chinese artist Qi Baishi. It uses water, washable marker, paper, and a brush. That’s it!
Happy painting, friends!
