Creativity for Life - Faber-Castell's Inspirational Art & Craft Blog – tagged "Watercolor" – Page 5

Mixed Technique Greeting Card - Olive the Dog

Posted on June 23 2020

This is a simple greeting card project using a combination of black pen, colored pencils and watercolor pencils. You will learn a variety of exciting techniques combining these 3 versatile tools, creating artistic effects unmatched by other brands.

Daily Life Sketches with Goldfaber Aqua Watercolors and Color Pencils

Posted on June 11 2020

Sketch daily life objects around you with our Goldfaber collection! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a daily sketch tutorial using Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor pencils and Goldfaber Color pencils.

Card Making for Beginners

Posted on June 07 2020

Sending a greeting card is a great way to show your appreciation and love to someone you care about. What’s better than a card? A personalized card that you handmade yourself! Card making is the perfect craft for those fond of other paper crafting hobbies such as scrapbooking and is great stress relief. DIY Card making is easy to do with our 20 Minute Studio Card Making Kit for Beginners.

Mother's Day Art Tutorial with Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils

Posted on May 06 2020

Mother's Day watercolor art to show your mom some love! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a Mother’s Day art tutorial using Creative Studio Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils.

Watercolor art with watercolor pencil and brush

How to Draw with Watercolor Pencils - Art Lesson

Posted on April 28 2020

Learn how to draw with watercolor pencils. This art lesson for kids is fun and easy! Learn how to turn pencils into paint with Faber-Castell GRIP Watercolor EcoPencils. Watercolor colored pencils are the perfect art supply for kids to learn the art of watercolors.

How to Color a Cute and Fun Dragon

Posted on April 28 2020

This little dragon has a special present for you! What might be in the box he is carrying? Bring this dragon to life by applying different coloring techniques. Choose the color that you like the best. To make the best out of your drawing, use our GRIP Watercolor EcoPencils.

A Leisurely Tea - Recipe Illustration Tutorial

Posted on April 22 2020

An illustration tutorial bringing art into the kitchen! Mou Saha here with an illustrated recipe tutorial for a leisurely tea using Creative Studio Goldfaber Watercolor Pencils, Goldfaber Color Pencils, and Playing and Learning Connector Watercolors.

Helen Frankenthaler "Soak Stain" Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on April 20 2020

A watercolor painting technique that's one of a kind! Students learn about the life of the famous artist Helen Frankenthaler, and create a set of note cards using her “soak-stain” painting method.

Earth Day Craft for Kids - Warm as the Sun Cool as the Moon

Posted on April 17 2020

The goal of this exercise is for students to learn about the concept and use of warm and cool colors in a watercolor painting of their own. The Connector Paints are designed to click together in various creative combinations for interest and to encourage creativity.

Mixed media Chagall lesson plan for kids

Marc Chagall Mixed Media Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on April 17 2020

A mixed media art lesson for kids celebrating the art of Marc Chagall. In this lesson plan, students will learn some exciting and effective art techniques with a variety of materials to create a very unique piece of art– a portrayal of themselves, including images of meaningful things in their life, all inspired by Marc Chagall of course.

Love Out Loud - Hand Lettering & Watercolor Tutorial

Posted on April 15 2020

Hand Lettering Watercolor Tutorial featuring Albrecht Dürer Magnus Watercolor Pencils. Learn in 4 easy steps how to create gorgeous hand lettering and watercolor artwork. Perfect for beginner watercolor artists and for beginner lettering.

Earth Day Prayer Flag Craft for Kids

Posted on April 13 2020

An Earth Day craft to promote mindfulness! Establish a comfortable place for reading together, and read aloud, “I Am Peace” to your child. Discuss the idea of mindfulness, and the comfort and joy to be found in the natural world then turn the lesson into art. Make prayer flags that will blow in the wind, spreading positive words and kind sentiments to all.

Bird's Nest Nature Art with Mixed Media

Posted on April 08 2020

A nature mixed media art DIY! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a tutorial for a bird nest using Creative Studio Translucent Gelatos, and Goldfaber Color Pencils. A nest full of eggs speaks to me of hope.

Easter Egg Crayon Resist Craft for Kids

Posted on April 01 2020

Easter egg craft with mixed media! The technique shown here, called “Resist”, is when you apply one material that is waxy or oily and then go over it with a water-based material that is not waxy or oily and won’t mix – it resists! In this case, I’m using crayons as the resist. Then I cover this with watercolor paint.

Art Lesson Plan: World of Birds

Posted on March 03 2020

A Lesson plan to teach students all about birds while creating a very unique mixed-media collage. Perfect for grades 3rd - 6th.

Bullet Journal Doodles: Art Supplies

Posted on February 17 2020

Bullet Journal doodles to express your love of arts and crafts! I am, what I like to call, an "art supply junkie". I can't get enough! These magical tools make me feel so creative and ready for anything. This is a large reason I'm so obsessed with Faber-Castell - the selection is endless, and I feel so inspired every time I see a new product in their already impressive line-up!

Watercolor Hydrangea with Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils

Watercolor Hydrangea Lesson Plan

Posted on February 14 2020

A Flowering Lesson Plan using Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils. In this lesson plan, we combine the unique qualities of three mediums: Connector Paints, Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils, and Faber-Castell Graphite Pencils. These mediums combined, work together producing an inspiring result and are so very enjoyable to use.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Paper Watercolor Crown

Black History Month Lesson Plan: Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on February 07 2020

A kindergarten lesson plan for Black History Month. With this lesson plan, students can learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and make their own special crown expressing his virtues.

DIY Valentine's Day Gift Tags

Posted on February 04 2020

A Valentine's Day craft for your special valentine with Pitt Artist Pens and Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers.

Watercolor Christmas Tree with Pitt Artist Pens, Metallic Markers, and Watercolor Markers

Watercolor Christmas Tree Card

Posted on December 23 2019

Today we are making watercolor Christmas tree cards. I don’t always make my own Christmas cards (because that would be a ton of work haha) but I do enjoy making a few for family and friends! The Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers help to make a beautiful blend of colors.

Creativity for Life / Watercolor

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