Use a pencil to draw the horizon line and the vanishing point at the top of the page. Then, demonstrate how to draw two orthogonal lines to the vanishing point. Finally, create an enclosed rectangle by drawing two parallel lines. Demonstrate how to draw a tree in the foreground, autumn [...]
Determine the total number of colors you will use. For example, if you choose red, yellow and blue, you will need three areas for each of the three primary colors. Use a pencil to create the number of areas you will need on your paper – in this case, three. [...]
Using the black Sharpie, have students draw the cupcake base. Alternatively, you can provide a template for the base. It can serve as a great first step to get the painting started. Use an extra sheet of paper to cut out templates of the cupcake base. Have students trace the [...]
Choose a flower shape and draw in pencil a large version of it, taking up most of the paper. Using bright colors, fill in the flower image. Be creative - flowers can be any color! Carefully color in the background with a contrasting color. Optional - outline the flower in [...]
Students will replace the pencil in the compass with a paint brush. Depending on the design of the compass, you may need to use a piece of tape to keep it in place. Have students mark six points on their paper, equal distance apart. Next, students can dip their paintbrush [...]
Trace it in pencil. Have pencils and erasers handy to begin outlining. First, students will arrange their tangrams on their paper in the shape of an animal. Then, they will trace each shape in pencil to create an outline. Students can enhance the outline in crayon by drawing over the [...]
Find a place to hang your pendulum string so that it is just above a flat surface with a string between 8 and 12 inches long. Tie washer to your string. Bend paperclip into a “W” shape and slip it onto the washer. Poke a little hole in the bottom [...]
Slip the rubber band around the cup. Pick three markers that make a nice color grouping and slip them under the rubber band with the cap pointing down. Adjust the markers to act as legs, holding the cup up. Secure markers with tape (you should still be able to remove [...]
Tell students to turn the paper sideways to create the background first. Fold paper in half and open so you have a vertical line (you are looking at the picture sideways). Students will begin with one brush stroke of the solid color (pink in the example above) on the fold [...]
Students will draw a similar picture of someplace they have visited. It could be a beach, city, mountains, a lake, an amusement park, or even just their back yard. After students draw their picture, they can trace over the lines with crayons. In the sky, use dots of yellow or [...]
Paint the background first and let dry. While paint is drying, students can begin sketching ideas for the foreground. On top of the background, students can pencil in the silhouette image. (Another option is cutting out the design on another paper and allowing students to trace it onto the background.) [...]
Demonstrate how to draw the boat by drawing an upside down trapezoid for the bottom of the boat, and a smaller, right side up trapezoid for the cabin of the boat. Draw a vertical line above the cabin for the mast of the boat. On each side of the line [...]
