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Colored pencils can do a lot more than just fill in a shape. By changing the way you move the pencil, how much pressure you use, and how you layer colors, you can create completely different textures and effects. These eight colored pencil techniques are easy to practice and are great for helping young artists understand line, value, texture, blending, and color mixing. Grab a piece of drawing paper and a few colored pencils, then try each technique in its own little section. 1. Hatching...

Looking for a little creative inspiration this month? This September drawing challenge includes 30 open-ended prompts for kids, teens, adults, classrooms, homeschoolers, and anyone who wants an easy reason to sit down and draw. You can follow the prompts in order, jump in wherever you are in the month, choose one at random, or save the list for whenever you need a quick creative warm-up. Keep your drawings simple, turn them into bigger projects, or revisit the same prompt more than once with...

Explore 10 easy watercolor experiments using simple materials like salt, plastic wrap, crayons, sponges, and tape. These playful techniques help artists discover new textures, color effects, and creative possibilities while learning how watercolor behaves.