Fun art techniques

Drinking straws at the ready, let’s try bubble painting! Bubble painting This really is an art activity where the process of creating the art is at least as much fun as the finished result. Every child I’ve done this with has loved blowing bubbles. Blow, don’t stuck! It is important that all the artists understand […]

Learn how to make your own DIY scratch art paper! This simple kids' craft uses oil pastels, paint, dish soap, and paper, and the process is a great opportunity for child participation. Kids will love scratching out drawings and illustrations to create colorful projects with this fun technique that feels like art magic. A great DIY art supply for elementary art classrooms or to keep on hand at home for rainy days! | from barley & birch

Dive into the colorful world of abstract art with 🎨 50+ painting ideas for beginners! This DIY guide will unlock your creative potential with fun, unique techniques you've never tried before. Perfect for those who want to explore their artistic side or spice up their home decor. Let's get messy with paint and create 🖌️ magic! 🚀🎉

Ways to make abstract art on any surface includes easy ideas like marbling, nail polish, ice tie-dye, swirling and more to create artistic masterpieces.

Students began this lesson with a week of watercolor painting. We learned four painting techniques and each student created an assortment of painted papers in each style using warm, cool and “free” color schemes. We then cut, tore and drew on these papers to create an ocean scene with fish, coral, and other sea life. Each…