Create water color paintings – but make them nature school style! How? Read on to find out!
Nature school watercolor painting?
It’s the tiniest little twist on regular watercolors, but oh my gosh – it makes the painting session so much more special! It charges your artwork with the power of nature and adds a fun science component to the art project.
The twist? Collect rain water and use THAT for your watercolor painting.
Using rain water will help kids connect to their environment, notice the rate of rain fall, and notice what particles are present in rain water.
Here’s how we made these nature school watercolor paintings.
Supplies:
- Small dish for collecting water
- Watercolor paint
- Heavy drawing paper or watercolor paper
- Placemat (optional, but recommended)
- Paintbrush
Directions:
- On a rainy day, set out a small dish to collect droplets.
- Use rain water to “wake up” your watercolor paints and paint away! Subject matter is up to you, but it can be a fun prompt to create a painting inspired by the weather.
Needing another nature school art project? Check out this Nature Portraits craft for kids. Kids start by collecting leaves, creating their portrait, and then develop their fine motor skills by weaving the stems through their custom-made boards.
Looking for a watercolor project with a full lesson plan and video tutorial? I’ve got you covered with this Words and Wacky Birds painting project. Little artists will learn about line, shape, resist, and communication. Additionally, this directed drawing will boost student confidence in their skills by giving them a successful art experience. Win-win.
Happy creating, friends!