Does your child have an interest in learning to draw or paint, but you don’t know where to begin?
To encourage that interest you need great lessons/projects that will provide step-by-step instructions, and are sure to bring success. The following free lesson plans are recommended watercolor lessons for the beginning elementary art student (Grades 2-6). They present characters and themes that will be of interest to them, while focusing on developing the skills they will need to produce wonderful works of art.
Here’s a list of watercolor supplies you’ll need from you local art/craft store:
Watercolor Paint Box
Watercolor paints should have a rich and satisfying color. The five-and-dime store variety can keep your expenses down, through will not provide for the best experience. A Reeves or Prang watercolor set is recommended.
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor paper is a special paper that is thick enough to get soaked and still stay flat. This paper comes in different weights. A 140lb. cold press textured paper is recommended.
Watercolor Brush
A basic watercolor paint set will probably include a paint brush. If it doesn’t, you can buy a medium-sized (#5) brush to get started. If you keep your paintings small, that’s all you’ll need.
Watercolor Pallet
You can buy a watercolor pallet if you want to. However, a paper plate covered with plastic wrap will work just fine.
Pencils
There are many drawing pencils to choose from at your local art/craft store. If you would like to provide a new experience, you can buy a set, and let you kids experiment. However, your child’s #2 school pencil will work just fine.
2 Very Easy Watercolor Lessons
Watercolor Chicken
Watercolor Chicken is simple to draw for even the most challenged artist, and is a great first painting for the beginning watercolor artist. You will also need some salt for a special effect.
Snork Monster
Beware the Snork Monster! This funny creature is also a great first painting for the beginning watercolor artist. The free printable lesson comes with a drawing that can be printed onto your watercolor paper if your young artist would like to get right to painting.
5 Easy Watercolor Lessons
“Make a Wish” Fairy
“Make a Wish” Fairy provides kids with the opportunity to create two watercolor washes. This project may require a slightly smaller brush for the details.
Joan Miro Watercolor
Here’s a chance to recreate a famous work of art by Spanish artist Joan Miro. This project is based on a painting called People and Dog in Sun. It will also require a black crayon to create the outlines.
The Little Engine That Could
The little engine from the classic children’s story is the subject of this watercolor project. This lively and fun watercolor project provides children with an opportunity to create a simple wash.
Watercolor Robot
A retro-style robot is the subject of this watercolor project. Kids will have an opportunity to learn about how light effects a character, and then create that effect.
“Where the Wild Things Are” Monster Watercolor
A Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are”monster is the subject of this watercolor project. It is quirky and fun to paint. Just the thing for a child who has just enjoyed reading this popular children’s classic.
Let’s paint!
