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Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

LISTENING TO THE NATURE Subscribe to my free newsletter and stay up-to-date on contests, lessons, tips, and special offers! There's more! You'll also receive a printable PDF featuring 225 drawing prompts! ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS Remalaya’s Art Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: April 30, 2021. Ages: 5 and Up. $10 Donation. NEW! The Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artists Competition (All Countries) DEADLINE: May 8, 2021. Ages: Grades Pre-K – 12. Portrait, collage, poem, or video. FREE WATERCOLOR LESSONS Free Watercolor Lessons. Below is a list of free watercolor lessons: Introduction to Watercolors. Choosing Watercolor Paper. Choosing Watercolor Brushes. Preparing to Paint. Creating a Color Wheel. Color and Value. Painting Clouds in Watercolor.

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Drawing with Dots. DRAWING WITH DOTS – SEA LIFE: This is the complete set of 20 Drawing with Dots worksheets. Great for ages 3 to 6. Similar to Dot-to-Dot puzzles, Drawing with Dots worksheets do not have numbers. Instead, small children connect the lines of dots, practicing their fine motor skills and producing their own coloring

pages.

WRITING CONTESTS FOR KIDS Writing Contests for Kids. This is the page where you’ll find writing contests for kids! Every contest is different, so be sure to read the guidelines before entering. To find out more about a certain contest, click on the name below. If you have a contest you’d like for me to list, please contact me. For past contests, click HERE. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD 1. Draw the picture on your drawing/computer paper with a pencil, making any changes you want on the paper. 2. When you’re satisfied with the drawing, transfer it onto the front of your scratchboard paper. To transfer it, take a small piece of light-colored pastel or chalk and rub it on the BACK of your drawing.’. 3.

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CHICKADEE DRAWING STEP BY STEP Draw one more straight line to connect the tail with the head. To draw the wing, make a curved line. Start in the middle of the bird and curve the line until it touches the bird’s back. Add two more curved lines to indicate feathers. Draw the bird’s beak and eye. The beak is a triangle. The eye is a circle. Place the eye in line with the

beak.

PENTEL ART CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL) Pentel of America, Ltd. is delighted to announce the 48th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE). From the Pentel of America, Ltd. website: Guidelines: 1. Each child may submit only one piece of artwork. 2. Students are encouraged to be original and use their imagination. 3. The expressed ideas and representation should be clear and understood - ART STARTSWHAT’S NEWLESSONSCONTESTSART CHALLENGESLATEST

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Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

LISTENING TO THE NATURE Subscribe to my free newsletter and stay up-to-date on contests, lessons, tips, and special offers! There's more! You'll also receive a printable PDF featuring 225 drawing prompts! ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS Remalaya’s Art Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: April 30, 2021. Ages: 5 and Up. $10 Donation. NEW! The Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artists Competition (All Countries) DEADLINE: May 8, 2021. Ages: Grades Pre-K – 12. Portrait, collage, poem, or video. FREE WATERCOLOR LESSONS Free Watercolor Lessons. Below is a list of free watercolor lessons: Introduction to Watercolors. Choosing Watercolor Paper. Choosing Watercolor Brushes. Preparing to Paint. Creating a Color Wheel. Color and Value. Painting Clouds in Watercolor.

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Drawing with Dots. DRAWING WITH DOTS – SEA LIFE: This is the complete set of 20 Drawing with Dots worksheets. Great for ages 3 to 6. Similar to Dot-to-Dot puzzles, Drawing with Dots worksheets do not have numbers. Instead, small children connect the lines of dots, practicing their fine motor skills and producing their own coloring

pages.

WRITING CONTESTS FOR KIDS Writing Contests for Kids. This is the page where you’ll find writing contests for kids! Every contest is different, so be sure to read the guidelines before entering. To find out more about a certain contest, click on the name below. If you have a contest you’d like for me to list, please contact me. For past contests, click HERE. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD 1. Draw the picture on your drawing/computer paper with a pencil, making any changes you want on the paper. 2. When you’re satisfied with the drawing, transfer it onto the front of your scratchboard paper. To transfer it, take a small piece of light-colored pastel or chalk and rub it on the BACK of your drawing.’. 3.

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CHICKADEE DRAWING STEP BY STEP Draw one more straight line to connect the tail with the head. To draw the wing, make a curved line. Start in the middle of the bird and curve the line until it touches the bird’s back. Add two more curved lines to indicate feathers. Draw the bird’s beak and eye. The beak is a triangle. The eye is a circle. Place the eye in line with the

beak.

PENTEL ART CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL) Pentel of America, Ltd. is delighted to announce the 48th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE). From the Pentel of America, Ltd. website: Guidelines: 1. Each child may submit only one piece of artwork. 2. Students are encouraged to be original and use their imagination. 3. The expressed ideas and representation should be clear and understood

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Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

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Happy means joyful and excited. This piece of artwork is the word happy in primary colors with decorations in secondary colors. Happy by

Norah

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Whenever I look at art I see some sort of abstract. I love abstract the colors bring the painting together. In my painting I created headphones and I was also trying to incorporate abstract. The materials I used for my piece was watercolor paints and printer paper.

Sonera by Zoya

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Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

FREE COLORING PAGES AND REFERENCE PICTURES Download and Print! Besides coloring on these pages, you can also use them as reference pictures as you practice drawing. The black lines are clear and easy to understand as you learn to see shapes and lines. ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS Remalaya’s Art Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: April 30, 2021. Ages: 5 and Up. $10 Donation. NEW! The Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artists Competition (All Countries) DEADLINE: May 8, 2021. Ages: Grades Pre-K – 12. Portrait, collage, poem, or video. WRITING CONTESTS FOR KIDS Writing Contests for Kids. This is the page where you’ll find writing contests for kids! Every contest is different, so be sure to read the guidelines before entering. To find out more about a certain contest, click on the name below. If you have a contest you’d like for me to list, please contact me. For past contests, click HERE. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD 1. Draw the picture on your drawing/computer paper with a pencil, making any changes you want on the paper. 2. When you’re satisfied with the drawing, transfer it onto the front of your scratchboard paper. To transfer it, take a small piece of light-colored pastel or chalk and rub it on the BACK of your drawing.’. 3. DRAWING USING A GRID Using a grid can help the artist (yes, that’s you!) make these changes. The easiest way to begin is to have a photo or picture the same size as the picture you are going to draw. For example, if my final drawing will be an 8″ x 10″ size, I start with an 8″ x 10″ photo. If I’m drawing the picture in graphite and have a color

photo, I

PENTEL ART CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL) Pentel of America, Ltd. is delighted to announce the 48th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE). From the Pentel of America, Ltd. website: Guidelines: 1. Each child may submit only one piece of artwork. 2. Students are encouraged to be original and use their imagination. 3. The expressed ideas and representation should be clear and understood 10 TIPS FOR DRAWING A FACE If drawing from a photograph, change the image to black and white. It will be easier to see all the different grey tones in the picture. 2. Use a very light pencil to start (a 2H, 3H, or 4H). It will be easier to erase and make any changes. 3. Begin with the shape of DRAWING ANIMALS WITH FUR His front paws are touching his nose/mouth. There is a space between his back paws. Now that you have your squirrel on the page, let’s make him look more realistic. To draw animals with fur, add overlapping lines for the fur, making sure your lines are going in the same direction the fur is going. Short lines = short fur, long lines =

long fur.

CHICKADEE DRAWING STEP BY STEP Draw one more straight line to connect the tail with the head. To draw the wing, make a curved line. Start in the middle of the bird and curve the line until it touches the bird’s back. Add two more curved lines to indicate feathers. Draw the bird’s beak and eye. The beak is a triangle. The eye is a circle. Place the eye in line with the

beak.

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Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

FREE COLORING PAGES AND REFERENCE PICTURES Download and Print! Besides coloring on these pages, you can also use them as reference pictures as you practice drawing. The black lines are clear and easy to understand as you learn to see shapes and lines. ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS Remalaya’s Art Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: April 30, 2021. Ages: 5 and Up. $10 Donation. NEW! The Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artists Competition (All Countries) DEADLINE: May 8, 2021. Ages: Grades Pre-K – 12. Portrait, collage, poem, or video. WRITING CONTESTS FOR KIDS Writing Contests for Kids. This is the page where you’ll find writing contests for kids! Every contest is different, so be sure to read the guidelines before entering. To find out more about a certain contest, click on the name below. If you have a contest you’d like for me to list, please contact me. For past contests, click HERE. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD 1. Draw the picture on your drawing/computer paper with a pencil, making any changes you want on the paper. 2. When you’re satisfied with the drawing, transfer it onto the front of your scratchboard paper. To transfer it, take a small piece of light-colored pastel or chalk and rub it on the BACK of your drawing.’. 3. DRAWING USING A GRID Using a grid can help the artist (yes, that’s you!) make these changes. The easiest way to begin is to have a photo or picture the same size as the picture you are going to draw. For example, if my final drawing will be an 8″ x 10″ size, I start with an 8″ x 10″ photo. If I’m drawing the picture in graphite and have a color

photo, I

PENTEL ART CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL) Pentel of America, Ltd. is delighted to announce the 48th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE). From the Pentel of America, Ltd. website: Guidelines: 1. Each child may submit only one piece of artwork. 2. Students are encouraged to be original and use their imagination. 3. The expressed ideas and representation should be clear and understood 10 TIPS FOR DRAWING A FACE If drawing from a photograph, change the image to black and white. It will be easier to see all the different grey tones in the picture. 2. Use a very light pencil to start (a 2H, 3H, or 4H). It will be easier to erase and make any changes. 3. Begin with the shape of DRAWING ANIMALS WITH FUR His front paws are touching his nose/mouth. There is a space between his back paws. Now that you have your squirrel on the page, let’s make him look more realistic. To draw animals with fur, add overlapping lines for the fur, making sure your lines are going in the same direction the fur is going. Short lines = short fur, long lines =

long fur.

CHICKADEE DRAWING STEP BY STEP Draw one more straight line to connect the tail with the head. To draw the wing, make a curved line. Start in the middle of the bird and curve the line until it touches the bird’s back. Add two more curved lines to indicate feathers. Draw the bird’s beak and eye. The beak is a triangle. The eye is a circle. Place the eye in line with the

beak.

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My name is Samantha Bell, and as an art teacher and a mom, I understand the desire to see the children and young people in your life grow in confidence as they work on creative projects.But how do you do that? Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. YOUR WORK - ART STARTS This is the place for you to share what you’ve been doing! Here you’ll find links to artwork, writing, and projects from other creative individuals of all ages. Want to join in? It’s easy! To submit art, just fill out the form on THIS PAGE. *Remember, since all ages visit this site, the work must be family-friendly

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Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

FREE COLORING PAGES AND REFERENCE PICTURES Download and Print! Besides coloring on these pages, you can also use them as reference pictures as you practice drawing. The black lines are clear and easy to understand as you learn to see shapes and lines. ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS Remalaya’s Art Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: April 30, 2021. Ages: 5 and Up. $10 Donation. NEW! The Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artists Competition (All Countries) DEADLINE: May 8, 2021. Ages: Grades Pre-K – 12. Portrait, collage, poem, or video. WRITING CONTESTS FOR KIDS Writing Contests for Kids. This is the page where you’ll find writing contests for kids! Every contest is different, so be sure to read the guidelines before entering. To find out more about a certain contest, click on the name below. If you have a contest you’d like for me to list, please contact me. For past contests, click HERE. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD 1. Draw the picture on your drawing/computer paper with a pencil, making any changes you want on the paper. 2. When you’re satisfied with the drawing, transfer it onto the front of your scratchboard paper. To transfer it, take a small piece of light-colored pastel or chalk and rub it on the BACK of your drawing.’. 3. DRAWING USING A GRID Using a grid can help the artist (yes, that’s you!) make these changes. The easiest way to begin is to have a photo or picture the same size as the picture you are going to draw. For example, if my final drawing will be an 8″ x 10″ size, I start with an 8″ x 10″ photo. If I’m drawing the picture in graphite and have a color

photo, I

PENTEL ART CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL) Pentel of America, Ltd. is delighted to announce the 48th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE). From the Pentel of America, Ltd. website: Guidelines: 1. Each child may submit only one piece of artwork. 2. Students are encouraged to be original and use their imagination. 3. The expressed ideas and representation should be clear and understood 10 TIPS FOR DRAWING A FACE If drawing from a photograph, change the image to black and white. It will be easier to see all the different grey tones in the picture. 2. Use a very light pencil to start (a 2H, 3H, or 4H). It will be easier to erase and make any changes. 3. Begin with the shape of DRAWING ANIMALS WITH FUR His front paws are touching his nose/mouth. There is a space between his back paws. Now that you have your squirrel on the page, let’s make him look more realistic. To draw animals with fur, add overlapping lines for the fur, making sure your lines are going in the same direction the fur is going. Short lines = short fur, long lines =

long fur.

CHICKADEE DRAWING STEP BY STEP Draw one more straight line to connect the tail with the head. To draw the wing, make a curved line. Start in the middle of the bird and curve the line until it touches the bird’s back. Add two more curved lines to indicate feathers. Draw the bird’s beak and eye. The beak is a triangle. The eye is a circle. Place the eye in line with the

beak.

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Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

FREE COLORING PAGES AND REFERENCE PICTURES Download and Print! Besides coloring on these pages, you can also use them as reference pictures as you practice drawing. The black lines are clear and easy to understand as you learn to see shapes and lines. ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS Remalaya’s Art Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: April 30, 2021. Ages: 5 and Up. $10 Donation. NEW! The Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artists Competition (All Countries) DEADLINE: May 8, 2021. Ages: Grades Pre-K – 12. Portrait, collage, poem, or video. WRITING CONTESTS FOR KIDS Writing Contests for Kids. This is the page where you’ll find writing contests for kids! Every contest is different, so be sure to read the guidelines before entering. To find out more about a certain contest, click on the name below. If you have a contest you’d like for me to list, please contact me. For past contests, click HERE. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD 1. Draw the picture on your drawing/computer paper with a pencil, making any changes you want on the paper. 2. When you’re satisfied with the drawing, transfer it onto the front of your scratchboard paper. To transfer it, take a small piece of light-colored pastel or chalk and rub it on the BACK of your drawing.’. 3. DRAWING USING A GRID Using a grid can help the artist (yes, that’s you!) make these changes. The easiest way to begin is to have a photo or picture the same size as the picture you are going to draw. For example, if my final drawing will be an 8″ x 10″ size, I start with an 8″ x 10″ photo. If I’m drawing the picture in graphite and have a color

photo, I

PENTEL ART CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL) Pentel of America, Ltd. is delighted to announce the 48th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE). From the Pentel of America, Ltd. website: Guidelines: 1. Each child may submit only one piece of artwork. 2. Students are encouraged to be original and use their imagination. 3. The expressed ideas and representation should be clear and understood 10 TIPS FOR DRAWING A FACE If drawing from a photograph, change the image to black and white. It will be easier to see all the different grey tones in the picture. 2. Use a very light pencil to start (a 2H, 3H, or 4H). It will be easier to erase and make any changes. 3. Begin with the shape of DRAWING ANIMALS WITH FUR His front paws are touching his nose/mouth. There is a space between his back paws. Now that you have your squirrel on the page, let’s make him look more realistic. To draw animals with fur, add overlapping lines for the fur, making sure your lines are going in the same direction the fur is going. Short lines = short fur, long lines =

long fur.

CHICKADEE DRAWING STEP BY STEP Draw one more straight line to connect the tail with the head. To draw the wing, make a curved line. Start in the middle of the bird and curve the line until it touches the bird’s back. Add two more curved lines to indicate feathers. Draw the bird’s beak and eye. The beak is a triangle. The eye is a circle. Place the eye in line with the

beak.

HOME - ART STARTS

My name is Samantha Bell, and as an art teacher and a mom, I understand the desire to see the children and young people in your life grow in confidence as they work on creative projects.But how do you do that? Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. YOUR WORK - ART STARTS This is the place for you to share what you’ve been doing! Here you’ll find links to artwork, writing, and projects from other creative individuals of all ages. Want to join in? It’s easy! To submit art, just fill out the form on THIS PAGE. *Remember, since all ages visit this site, the work must be family-friendly

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Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

FREE COLORING PAGES AND REFERENCE PICTURES Download and Print! Besides coloring on these pages, you can also use them as reference pictures as you practice drawing. The black lines are clear and easy to understand as you learn to see shapes and lines. ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS Remalaya’s Art Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: April 30, 2021. Ages: 5 and Up. $10 Donation. NEW! The Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artists Competition (All Countries) DEADLINE: May 8, 2021. Ages: Grades Pre-K – 12. Portrait, collage, poem, or video. WRITING CONTESTS FOR KIDS Writing Contests for Kids. This is the page where you’ll find writing contests for kids! Every contest is different, so be sure to read the guidelines before entering. To find out more about a certain contest, click on the name below. If you have a contest you’d like for me to list, please contact me. For past contests, click HERE. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD 1. Draw the picture on your drawing/computer paper with a pencil, making any changes you want on the paper. 2. When you’re satisfied with the drawing, transfer it onto the front of your scratchboard paper. To transfer it, take a small piece of light-colored pastel or chalk and rub it on the BACK of your drawing.’. 3. DRAWING USING A GRID Using a grid can help the artist (yes, that’s you!) make these changes. The easiest way to begin is to have a photo or picture the same size as the picture you are going to draw. For example, if my final drawing will be an 8″ x 10″ size, I start with an 8″ x 10″ photo. If I’m drawing the picture in graphite and have a color

photo, I

PENTEL ART CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL) Pentel of America, Ltd. is delighted to announce the 48th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE). From the Pentel of America, Ltd. website: Guidelines: 1. Each child may submit only one piece of artwork. 2. Students are encouraged to be original and use their imagination. 3. The expressed ideas and representation should be clear and understood 10 TIPS FOR DRAWING A FACE If drawing from a photograph, change the image to black and white. It will be easier to see all the different grey tones in the picture. 2. Use a very light pencil to start (a 2H, 3H, or 4H). It will be easier to erase and make any changes. 3. Begin with the shape of DRAWING ANIMALS WITH FUR His front paws are touching his nose/mouth. There is a space between his back paws. Now that you have your squirrel on the page, let’s make him look more realistic. To draw animals with fur, add overlapping lines for the fur, making sure your lines are going in the same direction the fur is going. Short lines = short fur, long lines =

long fur.

CHICKADEE DRAWING STEP BY STEP Draw one more straight line to connect the tail with the head. To draw the wing, make a curved line. Start in the middle of the bird and curve the line until it touches the bird’s back. Add two more curved lines to indicate feathers. Draw the bird’s beak and eye. The beak is a triangle. The eye is a circle. Place the eye in line with the

beak.

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ARTGALLERIES

Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. They would expect to start at the beginning and then practice what they learn. And they would expect to get better the more they practiced. Art is the same

way.

FREE COLORING PAGES AND REFERENCE PICTURES Download and Print! Besides coloring on these pages, you can also use them as reference pictures as you practice drawing. The black lines are clear and easy to understand as you learn to see shapes and lines. ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS Remalaya’s Art Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: April 30, 2021. Ages: 5 and Up. $10 Donation. NEW! The Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artists Competition (All Countries) DEADLINE: May 8, 2021. Ages: Grades Pre-K – 12. Portrait, collage, poem, or video. WRITING CONTESTS FOR KIDS Writing Contests for Kids. This is the page where you’ll find writing contests for kids! Every contest is different, so be sure to read the guidelines before entering. To find out more about a certain contest, click on the name below. If you have a contest you’d like for me to list, please contact me. For past contests, click HERE. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD 1. Draw the picture on your drawing/computer paper with a pencil, making any changes you want on the paper. 2. When you’re satisfied with the drawing, transfer it onto the front of your scratchboard paper. To transfer it, take a small piece of light-colored pastel or chalk and rub it on the BACK of your drawing.’. 3. DRAWING USING A GRID Using a grid can help the artist (yes, that’s you!) make these changes. The easiest way to begin is to have a photo or picture the same size as the picture you are going to draw. For example, if my final drawing will be an 8″ x 10″ size, I start with an 8″ x 10″ photo. If I’m drawing the picture in graphite and have a color

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PENTEL ART CONTEST (INTERNATIONAL) Pentel of America, Ltd. is delighted to announce the 48th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE). From the Pentel of America, Ltd. website: Guidelines: 1. Each child may submit only one piece of artwork. 2. Students are encouraged to be original and use their imagination. 3. The expressed ideas and representation should be clear and understood 10 TIPS FOR DRAWING A FACE If drawing from a photograph, change the image to black and white. It will be easier to see all the different grey tones in the picture. 2. Use a very light pencil to start (a 2H, 3H, or 4H). It will be easier to erase and make any changes. 3. Begin with the shape of DRAWING ANIMALS WITH FUR His front paws are touching his nose/mouth. There is a space between his back paws. Now that you have your squirrel on the page, let’s make him look more realistic. To draw animals with fur, add overlapping lines for the fur, making sure your lines are going in the same direction the fur is going. Short lines = short fur, long lines =

long fur.

CHICKADEE DRAWING STEP BY STEP Draw one more straight line to connect the tail with the head. To draw the wing, make a curved line. Start in the middle of the bird and curve the line until it touches the bird’s back. Add two more curved lines to indicate feathers. Draw the bird’s beak and eye. The beak is a triangle. The eye is a circle. Place the eye in line with the

beak.

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My name is Samantha Bell, and as an art teacher and a mom, I understand the desire to see the children and young people in your life grow in confidence as they work on creative projects.But how do you do that? Learning to draw, paint, and create art is a skill, just like any other skill. If someone decided to play an instrument or a sport, they wouldn’t expect to do it perfectly the first time. YOUR WORK - ART STARTS This is the place for you to share what you’ve been doing! Here you’ll find links to artwork, writing, and projects from other creative individuals of all ages. Want to join in? It’s easy! To submit art, just fill out the form on THIS PAGE. *Remember, since all ages visit this site, the work must be family-friendly

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