This painting for kids is low-prep and oh-so-magical. A perfect way to celebrate spring, this art project also serves as an introduction to the watercolor technique of wax resist. Supplies: A sheet of watercolor paper or thick drawing paper Crayon in a dark color of your choice (I recommend blue or black) A white crayon… Continue reading Secret Message Egg Paintings
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Dot Paintings for Kids
A less-mess painting project to teach your children about shape and negative space! This project would be a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day (hello, hearts!) or International Dot Day. Here’s how we did these negative shape paintings. Supplies: Sheet of drawing paper (I recommend 12”x18”) Square of construction paper Scissors Masking tape or painter’s… Continue reading Dot Paintings for Kids
DIY Coffee Paint
Use Your Old Coffee Grounds to Make Art Did you know that you can make your very own paint using old coffee grounds? Not only is it a great way to make use of something that otherwise ends up in the compost bin, but the paint has a gorgeous sepia quality. This the perfect morning… Continue reading DIY Coffee Paint