Paint watercolor flowers for a fun and relaxing painting activity. Paint dots then add designs to cut out or create your own stickers!
Updated March 2024
Watercolor doodle flowers are a fun and relaxing watercolor art activity for kids! We think these are great to create alone or with family & friends winding down together.
Here at The Artful Parent, we value process art (open-ended activities that allow kids to explore through art). This activity fits the bill as each child’s artwork will look different. And it’s a great one to revisit over and over again.
If you’re looking for more awesome watercolor activities for kids, try 12 Awesome Watercolor Art Activities for Kids.
How to Paint Watercolor Flowers
MATERIALS
- Watercolor paint palette
- Brushes and water
- Paper
- Glue
- Crayons, oil pastels or colored pencils (for added embellishments)
Time needed: 20 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Paint watercolor dots
First, paint a variety of small watercolor dots, splotches and brush prints all over your paper in different colors.
- Add designs with crayons or colored pencils
After the paint dries, use crayons or colored pencils to turn the colorful dots into flowers. Draw petals, center designs, or other interesting patterns.
- Add watercolor details
If you’d like, you can add additional details with watercolors.
You can even try this on a piece of sticker paper or large address labels to make your own stickers.
- Cut and glue flowers
Simply cut out around each flower and glue onto a new piece of colored paper. Or peel and stick you using sticker paper.
Now don’t let the fun stop here! Below are a few art ideas we think your kids will enjoy. If you try one, please tag us on Instagram (#theartfulparent). We really enjoy seeing your family’s arts & crafts projects!
More Watercolor Painting Ideas for Kids
- How to Make Giant 3D Watercolor Flowers with Paper Plates
- Create Gorgeous & Abstract Scribble Drawings with Watercolors
- DIY Geometric Watercolor Art with the Saran Wrap Technique
- Shadow Art for Kids: Tracing the Light
- Glue Art on Canvas with Watercolors
Want even more creative ideas?
Check out our Spring Creativity pack!
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