18+ Simple and Easy Watercolor Paintings For Kids
Ignite your child’s imagination and creativity by exploring these easy watercolor projects for kids. Whether your child is just starting to find the joy of painting or is the next big artist, our list will inspire their next masterpiece.
Why Kids Love Watercolor Paint
Fun Watercolor Painting Ideas
1
Fun Kandinsky Concentric Circles Art Lesson For Kids
Oil pastel resist is one of our favorite techniques to use with kids. This abstract painting idea is perfect for a preschool or kindergarten art class.
Read More
2
Easy Snowflake Art Idea With Salt and Watercolor
Using a combination of oil pastel, salt and watercolor will have the kids in awe. They will love the how the snowflake magically appears when they are painting.
Read More
3
Easy Glue Resist Art on Canvas (with Watercolor Paint)
Kids can even use glue to create a fun drawing. Make sure to let their glue drawing fully dry, before having fun with liquid watercolor paint.
Read More
4
Easy Rainbow Bird Painting For Kids
This bird painting idea is so much fun for kids. They will love using our guide to draw birds. For this kid art project, we chose to paint the background with watercolor paints and use markers in a fun way to achieve the funny rainbow birds.
Read More
5
Easy Cat Drawing Inspired By Laurel Burch
Using watercolor paint in the background of art is a great way to cover a large space quickly. Beginners can continue to paint the patterned cat or use a drawing material of their choice.
Read More
6
Easy Valentine’s Day Watercolor Painting Idea
Watercolor paints are a perfect way to make easy and homemade cards. This tutorial can help children create a simple heart patterned card to truly showcase their love.
Read More
7
Unique Klimt Tree Of Life Art Lesson
Did you know you can use shaving cream and liquid watercolor to get a fun patterned background? Printing shaving cream is one cool way to get a unique painting idea. If you don't have liquid watercolor paint, then you can also use acrylic paint.
Read More
8
Easy Watercolor Painting For Preschoolers
This watercolor painting project is 3-year-old approved. Kids of all ages can create tape-resist art with a little adult assistance.
Read More
9
Jackson Pollock Inspired Straw Painting For Kids
This classic process art activity is a must for kids of all ages. Children can use a straw to create their next abstract masterpiece.
Read More
10
Easy Watercolor Winter Scene Landscape Painting Tutorial
We always love the results of this painting tutorial. By following the step-by-step instructions beginners can create a winter scene to be proud of.
Read More
11
Easy Model Magic Food Sculpture Art Project
Watercolor paint doesn't only belong on paper. Kids can add character to their miniature food sculptures by using a small brush and their favorite colors.
Read More
12
Easy Flower Painting Idea For Kids
Georgia O'Keeffe is an inspiration for these large flower projects. Kids will love exploring colors in their zoomed-in composition.
Read More
13
Paint Clay With Watercolor Paint
No time to glaze those ceramic pieces? No problem. Use watercolor paints and a clear coat as a fun non-glaze alternative.
Read More
14
Easy Watercolor Tree Painting In Fall Colors For Beginners
Beginners can use this easy tutorial to mix warm-colored watercolor paints for a simple painting.
Read More
15
thediynuts.com
Easy Handmade Watercolor Christmas Card Ideas
Whether kids want to paint a simple word or a whole scene, painting on premade cards is a great way to spread holiday cheer.
Read More
16
Easy Glue Resist Watercolor Painting Idea For Kids
Like the canvas project listed above, children can draw a simple shape or design with glue. Once dry, they can have fun experimenting with different techniques like wet-on-wet.
Read More
17
Watercolor On Coffee Filters
Whether you make watercolor paints with washable markers or paint directly on the coffee filters, kids will love seeing the colors blend.
Read More
18
Easy Mandala Art For Kids and Beginners
Kids can create intricate mandala drawings to paint. Use either tempera cakes or watercolor paints. Our tutorial will help each child get a unique drawing to paint.
Read More
19
Create Abstract Watercolor Paintings
Take a dot on a walk to create a line that can help create an abstract drawing. The best part of this easy art lesson is that there is no wrong way to do it. Use watercolor paints in the colors of your choice. Kids will love that they can just paint and not worry about what they are making!
Read More
Follow us on Pinterest or Flipboard for more free art and craft ideas!
Explore More Art Ideas For Kids
- 9+ Clay Pinch Pot Projects Perfect For Beginners
- 8+ Creative Bleeding Tissue Paper Art Ideas
- Tips For Using Paint Sticks With Kids (another super fun medium we love using)
Don’t overthink it the next time you need to find an easy watercolor painting project. Just get out the supplies and get creative with your family or students.
