Color Theory for Kids & Monsters

 
 

Color Theory for Kids Using Monsters

When monsters teach color, you make color theory for kids fun. See 3 lesson ideas for letting the monsters into your art room.  Each monster art lesson focuses on a different art technique. For instance, texture rubbing, watercolor & rubbing alcohol, and plastic wrap with watercolors and all included in the blog posts.

 

Have students draw their monsters using How To Draw Monsters or use a Monster Coloring Page

Click on the images below to see more information and step-by-step instructions from 3 blog posts about using monsters to teach color theory.

 

Using Color Complements and Texture Rubbing

Contrasting Colored Monster with Color Complements

 
See step-by-step how to pick out contrasting colors and add them to a monster coloring page using the element of art, texture. This monster art lesson also gets your students to add a complementary color scheme to cute monster drawings. Definitely a fun way to teach color theory for kids and the element of art texture.
 
 
 
 

Using a Watercolor Technique with Alcohol

Color Theory for Kids – Contrasting Colored Monsters

See step-by-step how I used oil pastels, watercolors, and rubbing alcohol in this cute monster art lesson to create spotted textures in watercolor. Without a doubt, a fun art lesson to experiment with watercolor techniques. Learn about color complements and how they make your colors pop in your next monster art lesson! 
 
 
 
 
 

Creating Textures in Watercolors

 

Warm & Cool Colored Monsters with Watercolor Texture Technique

 
This monster art lesson uses warm colors, oil pastels, and watercolors to create unusual monsters. The secret ingredient is for this technique in art is plastic wrap! See step-by-step how to make crinkled textures in watercolor that will fascinate your students. Indeed, this painting activity is a fun art lesson for Halloween that is sure to keep students’ attention.  

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The Benefits of Drawing

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Use this infographic to display in your room or share with parents, administrators, or other teachers as a way to point out some of the academic benefits of learning to draw. While they are not the only reason for using drawing as part of a balanced curriculum, they are certainly worthy of celebrating and may help you advocate for including drawing as part of your art or classroom learning experiences.

You can read more about The Benefits of Drawing in this blog post.


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I create engaging drawing resources that help students build confidence and express themselves through art. I'm a former elementary art teacher of 25 years turned business owner. Giving you the tools you need to bring more drawing into your classroom brings me joy.

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