Easy Paintings for Kids-Watercolor and Ocean Painting Art
Are you looking for easy paintings for kids to do at home that doesn’t require many supplies or much prep time? This type of painting project can be done with only watercolor paints, water, and school glue and it provides easy cleanup after the project is done. It is best done on thick paper, such as card stock, to avoid the watercolor paint bleeding through the paper. We have several fun and creative easy painting ideas listed on our blog.
We have provided 12 FREE Fish Outlines to use with this project. They include several fish templates, a Dolphin template, a coral reef template, a sea horse template, and a starfish template. You can download these free templates below.
Children love to paint, and fish and other ocean animals are a popular subject for young artists. If you’re looking for an easy painting project for your kids, try using our fish templates. Simply print out these templates on cardstock or construction paper and then paint the paper using watercolors or simple water based paints.
You could also have your child trace the outline onto a piece of canvas or art paper. Once the outline is complete, they can start filling in the details with their favorite colors. If you want to add a little bit of dimension to the project, try using clear glue or Schoo, glue as demonstrated below. With a little bit of creativity, your child will have a one-of-a-kind painting that they’ll be proud to display.
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Supplies needed for Watercolor and Glue Art – EASY Paintings for Kids
School glue (in your choice of style: glitter, white, or glow in the dark)
Water
Paintbrush
Coloring page
This project can be done on any type of outline or shape you want to use. We choose to do this on ocean pictures since we love to color the ocean blue. We also love all types of beautiful tropical fish with many colors.
For best results, your coloring page should be on thick paper, like cardstock.
Trace the lines with glue, filling small spaces with glue. Then let the glue dry in before you add the watercolor paint to the picture.
Paint the picture and use watercolor paints to complete the picture. Be creative and bring the picture to life. In the above ocean picture, it looks like the fish are swimming!
When we painted the above fish picture, we used red, orange, yellow, and blue watercolor paints. Then we added glue to the outline of the fish to give it a 3 dimensional look.
Another idea is what we did in the above octopus picture. We left the inside of the outline white and painted the clear glue dots and the outline of the design with watercolor paint. It made the picture take on an appearance of having water droplets on the paper.
When you’re done, let the paint and glue dry completely. When the paintings are dry, hang them up and let the kids admire their work. The kids will be so proud of what they have accomplished!
Easy Paintings for Kids-Watercolor and Glue Painting
Are you looking for easy paintings for kids to do at home that doesn’t require many supplies or much prep time? This type of painting project can be done with only watercolor paints, water, and school glue and it provides easy cleanup after the project is done. It is best done on thick paper, such as card stock, to avoid the watercolor paint bleeding through the paper.
Materials
- School glue (in your choice of style: glitter, white, or glow in the dark)
- Watercolor paints
- Water
- Paintbrush
- Coloring page
Instructions
This project can be done on any type of outline or shape you want to use. We choose to do this on ocean pictures since we love to color the ocean blue.
Trace the lines with glue, filling small spaces with glue. Then let the glue dry in before you add the watercolor paint to the picture.
Paint the picture and use watercolor paints to complete the picture. Be creative and bring the picture to life.
When we painted the above fish picture, we used red, orange, yellow, and blue watercolor paints. Then we added glue to the outline of the fish to give it a 3 dimensional look.
Notes
For best results, your coloring page should be on thick paper, like cardstock. This is such a simple art projects and fun for kids of all ages. When you’re done, let the paint and glue dry completely. When the paintings are dry, hang them up and let the kids admire their work. The kids will be so proud of what they have accomplished!
Painting can be a fun and easy way for kids to express their creativity. And what could be more fun than painting fish? Fish and sea animals come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, making them ideal subjects for kids’ paintings. We have provided many fun fish outlines for you to enjoy. Once the paint is dry, cut out the fish and hang it up for everyone to see. With just a few simple supplies, your child can create a colorful work of art that’s sure to bring a smile to your face.