Discover fun and easy watercolors techniques for kids, from simple washes to fun textures. Let them explore colors and create beautiful art!
Blow painting with straws is a simple but fun action art activity. Use a straw to blow liquid paint on paper, creating amazing designs! Updated
Watercolor art ideas for kids using simple art supplies you already have at home. Plus, download the free 5-page printable guide! Updated August 2025 There
Experiment with the wet-on-wet watercolor technique by using cookie cutters to make watercolor shapes! These make great notecards. This project from the Kids Art Spot
Draw an ocean art scene with oil pastels, then paint over the picture with watercolors for beautiful under-the-sea art! If your child loves the beach,
Learn how to make invisible ink ghosts for a spooky surprise! Draw ghosts in white crayon, then paint over to watch them magically appear. Updated
Painting stained glass butterflies allows you to explore the symmetry of butterflies while creating a beautiful and unique artwork. These lovely stained glass butterflies combine
Catalina Gutierrez of Redviolet Studio shares her 5 favorite after-school art invitations for kids. Her boys loved these and they’re easy to set up in
Try glue resist painting on canvas with white glue and watercolors. The glue concentrates the paint color for a beautiful effect. Updated December 2024 We’ve
Watercolor resist techniques are so much fun for kids to explore! Here are 5 easy watercolor ideas using resist art. Updated March 2025 Watercolor paints
Our favorite painting art activities for preschoolers. Try process art ideas like spin painting, marble rolling, and marbling. Updated February 2025 Looking for painting activities
These starry night cards are unique and fun to make with sticker resist art. Paint watercolors over star stickers for a beautiful, starry effect! Updated
Watercolor resist art with crayons or oil pastels and liquid watercolors is a simple and beautiful art technique for kids of all ages. Updated December
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