Creativity for Life

The Art of Shapes - Painting Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on April 19 2021

In this art lesson for kids, students are introduced to several works of contemporary art associated with shapes, and make a piece of their own art inspired by Jim Dine’s famous heart motif.

Coneflower Landscape Soft Pastel Tutorial

Posted on April 15 2021

Soft pastels are a unique medium unlike any other. Their incredible color, texture and ease of use offer an opportunity to expand your artistic abilities like you never thought possible. In this lesson plan, we learn the steps for creating a floral landscape in soft pastel.

Mother's Day Card Coloring Page

Posted on April 14 2021

You are probably the best gift your mom could ask for, but flowers are really nice too. Check out our floral heart coloring template that you can personalize to make this day even more special. Download it now!

Mother's Day paper flower and DuoTip Markers

Homemade Paper Flowers Mother's Day Gift

Posted on April 14 2021

A Mother's Day gift of beautiful paper flowers! Use the included printable stencil to create homemade paper flowers for Mom either on their own or on a card.

DIY Mother's Day Gift Wrapping

Posted on April 14 2021

Wrap your Mother's Day gift in personalized wrapping paper! This craft is quick, easy to do, and is sure to impress Mom.

DIY Breakfast Jar Mother's Day Gift

Posted on April 14 2021

A Mother's Day gift to personalize Mom's breakfast!

Pet Portrait Pitt Pastel Tutorial - Maine Coon Cat

Posted on April 08 2021

This Pitt Pastel Pencil tutorial is full of tips and tricks to become a better artist. Learn how to become a fierce artist, Pitt Pastel techniques, and how to create a pastel portrait of your ferocious furry friend.

Signs of Spring Sketching Tutorial

Posted on April 06 2021

A sketching tutorial with Goldfaber Color Pencils! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a tutorial for a sketchbook entry creating observational drawing using Pitt Artist Pens and Goldfaber Color Pencils. I have made a complete materials list for you.

The Difference Between Castell 9000 and Goldfaber Graphite Pencils

Graphite Pencils: Comparing Castell 9000 and Goldfaber

Posted on April 05 2021

Consistently priding ourselves on being your artistic companion for life, Faber-Castell offers products for artists and creators at all stages of life. Amidst the creation and celebration of our wide variety of quality products at Faber-Castell, our core competence stems back to our graphite pencils.

"Me... Jane" Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on March 29 2021

Students conduct a scientific study of plant and animal life in their own backyard or neighborhood by documenting it with sketches, field notes and research, just as Jane Goodall did as a young girl.

"The Little Island" Painting Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on March 29 2021

Students paint a storm, and learn to convey mood, drama and movement by use of a variety of brush strokes inspired by the book "The Little Island" by Margaret Wise Brown and Leonard Weisgard

Bullet Journal Tutorial: Food Doodles

Posted on March 27 2021

Food, glorious food! We all love it... we all need it... why not draw some classic favorites? Whether you like to snack on orange slices, treat your sweet tooth with a cupcake, or feel french with a croissant... food doodles are just plain FUN!

Children of the World Coloring Pages for Kids

Posted on March 26 2021

Our printable coloring pages for kids will take your child’s imagination on an adventure around the world. Read, illustrate, and learn about each character’s story or let your child create a story and coloring scene of their own.

The General Writing Collection

Posted on March 24 2021

General Writing instruments and accessories make the perfect companions or all things journaling, studying, and drawing. Confidently create your own ideas and write your own future with this collection of trendy colors and designs. The versality of our General Writing instruments allow endless opportunities for use. Use our pencils and pens to jot down your notes or take it to the next level and use them to draw, doodle, or hand letter.

Landscape Sketch Tutorial with Goldfaber Color Pencils

Posted on March 23 2021

A sketch tutorial using Goldfaber Color Pencils! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a color sketching tutorial using Goldfaber Color Pencils. I have made a complete materials list for you.

Bullet Journal Tutorial: Floral Accents

Posted on March 19 2021

A Bullet Journal tutorial to welcome spring! Spring is here! Well... the season, maybe not the weather just yet. So why not put a little pep in your pages with some floral accents? Put the "fun" in functional with these sweet little additions to your normal task boxes, signifiers, dividers, headers, and more!

Sustainability Fact Sheets

Posted on March 19 2021

Our Fact Sheet is a short sustainability report that informs about our activities and developments in the area of sustainability at Faber-Castell. The standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) serve as a guide and the principles of the UN Global Compact are taken into account.

Hand Lettering Techniques Tutorial with Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers

Posted on March 18 2021

Take your hand lettering to the next level with Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers! Follow along as Lhey Ralston of @iammommylhey creates stunning lettered designs using this dynamic medium!

Tar Beach Contemporary Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on March 18 2021

Students learn about the Contemporary American artist Faith Ringgold, and create their own story quilt collage inspired by her book, Tar Beach.

Monochrome Techniques with Pitt Monochrome Sets

Posted on March 17 2021

The Faber Castell Pitt Monochrome sets provide both student and professional artists alike with the highest quality, exciting range of graphite, charcoal and pastel available for producing creative, expressive works of art.

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