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Easy Watercolor Painting For Preschoolers

3-year-olds and preschoolers will love creating this easy watercolor painting idea using painter's tape.
Print Tutorial
easy heart watercolor painting for kids in warm colors and cool colored painting saying "grammy".
Prep:5 minutes
Creating:10 minutes
Dry Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Water container
  • Paint Brush
  • Exacto Knife Optional

Supplies

  • Watercolor Paint
  • Painter's Tape
  • Heavy Drawing or Watercolor Paper

Instructions

  • Tape out an image such as a heart or design using painter's tape.
  • Paint water on the paper around the image.
  • Use warm or cool color watercolor paint all over the paper.
  • Sprinkle salt in wet paint for a fun effect.
  • Let painting completely dry.
  • Carefully peel off tape.
  • Love your awesome watercolor painting.

Notes

  • Tape any design you want. Kids can even just rip small pieces.
  • Limit your young child to use warm or cool colors to avoid a brown mess when different colors mix.
  • Add other watercolor techniques for a fun process art project such as salt, plastic wrap or paint splatter.
Author: Erin
Cost: under $5