How to Draw with Numbers! Easy Step-by-Step Fun Art Challenge & Video Tutorial for Kids »

Can you draw animals and objects out of numbers? This fun art challenge is on!  Today we are going to learn about how to draw a beautiful Toucan using the number zero (0), a black marker and all the primary and secondary colors. Let's get started!



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In this lesson you will learn about how to use basic geometric and organic shapes to create your artwork. You will also learn about sketching, colored pencil and crayon techniques...and you can even get to combine them all! It's called: mixed media technique.

DRAW & LEARN

In the process of creating your artwork, you will also learn about the Elements and Principles of Design, marine life and get to do some cool science and writing activities. Follow this step-by-step tutorial video here and have fun drawing your own clown fish. When you finish, don't forget to take pictures of it and share your amazing artwork.








NUMBER ZERO (0)

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Let's get those markers and crayons ready to draw a toucan out of the number zero (0). 


ART SUPPLIES 🎨
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Crayons
  • Colored Pencils
  • Markers
MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUE

This a technique that many artists use, and it is precisely the result of using more than one medium or material. Play safe and have fun!

INSTRUCTIONS

Start off by sketching geometric and organic shapes. Then move one to adding details and color. If you wish, erase the original guiding or sketching lines. using the Elements and Principles of Design listed below, go ahead and have fun drawing and coloring.

ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Elements: Line, Shape, Space, Color, Form, Texture, Value. Principles: Balance, Unity, Variety, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Proportion.



NUMBER ONE (1)

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Let's get those markers and crayons ready to draw a sailboat out of the number one (1). 

NUMBER TWO (2)

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Let's get those markers and crayons ready to draw a duck out of the number two (2). 

NUMBER THREE (3)

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Let's get those markers and crayons ready to draw a cute kitten out of the number three (3). 

NUMBER FOUR (4)

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Let's get those markers and crayons ready to draw a camel out of the number four (4). 

NUMBER FIVE (5)

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Let's get those markers and crayons ready to draw a cute puppy dog out of the number five (5).

NUMBER SIX (6)

Let's get those markers and crayons ready to draw a sailboat out of the number one (1).





WHERE DO THEY LIVE?

These beautiful fish can be found in the crystal clear waters of coral reefs, that's their habitat. However, many are taken away each year by people who rather have them in an aquarium. What do you think about that?

HABITAT

A habitat is the natural home, environment or place for plants, animals and other organisms. A natural habitat provides organisms with all they need to survive like food, water and shelter.

DID YOU KNOW?

Angelfish are omnivores (this big word means that they eat both plants and animals). Their diet includes sponges, algae, jellyfish and small fish.
    WRITING ACTIVITY ✏️
    Write a sentence about your favorite animal or pet using at least two vocabulary words.

    VOCABULARY WORDS

    • habitat
    • shelter
    • environment 
    • organism
    SCIENCE ACTIVITY 🌎
    Why do we need to protect the animals and plants' habitats? Answer in a complete sentence. Use vocabulary words.

    MARINE BIOLOGIST 🐬

    Marine biologists are super cool scientists who study life in the oceans. They are also known as wildlife biologists, zoologists, fish and wildlife biologists, fisheries biologists, aquatic biologists, conservation biologists, and biological technicians.

    REFERENCES


    TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY (TEA)  For more information please visit 19 TAC Chapter 117. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts (TEKS). Learn more »

     

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