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Easy Art Projects With Crayons, Markers, Tape and Paper
Encouraging resourcefulness is one of the reasons why kids need art from a young age. If you have access to some household art materials, the
Water-Based Paint Projects with Barbara and Artey
Creating art at home doesn’t need to be complicated. With some simple materials and a creative approach, kids can work on art projects covering many
Making Portraits Using Simple Household Items
Creating portraits is one of the most fun and rewarding art lessons for the classroom or home. Using some accessible art materials, kids learn how
How to Draw Animals From Simple Shapes
From learning about the anatomy of different mammals to improving hand-eye coordination, drawing animals presents many benefits. A key reason why kids need art is
How to Make Garland and Snowflakes With Barbara and Artey
Winter is the perfect time to introduce children to creative art projects at home. Whether it’s the symmetry of a snowflake or the intricacy of
The Beginning of Our Free Online Art Lessons
Our Founder Reviews Our First Year If you are reading this, you probably know me, and you love art and teaching art to kids. We
How to Create a Winter Scene Using Paper Pop-Ups
If you are involved in children’s art education, you will certainly understand the benefits of simplicity. Sometimes all it takes for a child to get
Using Negative Space and Making Bookmarks
Have you ever noticed how art can create a strong sense of movement with repeating patterns and shapes? The use of lines, shapes, space and
Learn Primary and Secondary Colors
Learning about colors is an integral part of a child’s development. When young kids create art at home they are introduced to primary and secondary
How to Create Art With Parallel Lines
Parallel lines are the foundation of three-dimensional (3D) art and are crucial in creating optical illusions. Allowing an artist to create shapes, patterns, movement and
How to Create Salt Paintings and Sculpt Playdough
Texture – adding a tactile element to a project – is a meaningful way to enhance art. Fundamentally, kids need art to experience firsthand the different
Making Finger Puppets and Learning About Texture
Part of the fun of creating art at home is turning simple household items into an engaging art project. Kids take a great deal of
How to Draw Faces With Barbara Mason
The best art lessons for kids allow for varying degrees of complexity and creativity. For example, a portrait could be a simple line drawing based
How to Make a Collage
Creating a collage is the perfect art project for at home or in the classroom. The process helps kids engage their imagination and build their
