How To Paint a Picture of a Lighthouse Worksheet for watercolor.

I am delighted to share my free how-to-paint a picture of a lighthouse worksheet and lesson.

This is a picture inspired by a lighthouse we visited on vacation. This brief lesson serves as a valuable practice and skill builder for any artist. Teachers and parents will be able to use this in class or as a do-at-home project. It can serve as a lesson in itself or an additional activity.

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How to Paint a Picture of a Lighthouse in Watercolor

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You might also like the How to Paint a Sailboat on the Bay worksheet, CLICK HERE.

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You can use any watercolor paint. I prefer my small Windsor Newton paint set; it has a nice selection of colors. I also use Grumbacher Paints in the tubes.  You can easily find these at any craft store like Lobby Hobby or Michaels. (Look for coupons online.) You can collect lots of paintbrushes, but it is better at the start to keep it simple with a few small, medium, and medium-large brushes and a combination of flats as well as rounded paintbrushes. For these art lessons, I use Strathmore series 300 Watercolor paper. It is economical and available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby and online. 

PRINTABLE NOTES.

Trace the design on watercolor paper. If it is too hard to trace try to hold it against a window with the light coming through to see it better.

FIRST, put clear water in the sky area, be careful to put it around the lighthouse. Then drop in dark and light blue in random patterns. Dark blue above and light blue below they can mix in the middle. Leave random areas white for the clouds. Let this dry

Use light and dark green for the grass the dark green is on the lower part of the picture and the light green is up high nearest the lighthouse. If the lights are not light enough then use some tissue and blot some out. Let this dry.

 CLOUDS
After the background blues of the sky is dry wet the white areas where the clouds will be then swish in some yellows and oranges. Next, on the tops of the upper clouds swish in lavender and purples and blues. Let the colors blend naturally, but you can use a clean damp brush to move the colors around.

SEA
Use dark blue for the ocean in the background. Remember, keep the color light at the top and dark in the lower area.

LIGHTHOUSE
The lighthouse is round so it is lighter on one side and gradually becomes darker on the other side. Use a brush with watery blue-gray and wash the lighthouse with an even coat of water paint but leave one edge white. Pick up the picture and hold it sideways slightly so the color runs to the darker side of the lighthouse, it should have a gradual effect. If it doesn't look like it is round let it dry a little and add some darker color to the dark side. If the light side is not looking lighter use tissue and blot out some of the colors.
DO NOT DO THE BLACK STRIPES YET. LET THIS STEP DRY while you work on other areas.

While the shadow around the lighthouse is drying paint the top of the lighthouse black. Paint in the row of trees on the horizon with dark green and black. This should be much darker than the lawn in front of it. Use blue-gray for the shadow side of the workhouse.
Add details to the foreground lawn by mixing a darker green and draw a few lines back and forth for texture.
Paint the base of the lighthouse gray/black.
Paint in the path with mustard yellow or light brown.

LAST DETAILS
Use black paint and add the stripes on the lighthouse. Give the workhouse black shadows for the windows and the roof. Use more black on the base of the lighthouse if it looks like the sea is blending into it. If the sea is too dark use a brush with clear water and a tissue to lift some color out.

(c)Adron D. 8/24/16 

Printable How to Paint A Picture of a Cardinal Bird Worksheet

Here is a free printable worksheet for painting a picture of the red cardinal bird. 

The red cardinal is a classic picture and a fun project that any young artist would like to try. The artist will feel accomplished and confident when it is done.

Scroll down for the link to download the free PDF of this worksheet. 

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Printable How To Paint A Cardinal Bird Worksheet

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ART SUPPLY LIST

You can use any watercolor paint. I prefer my small Windsor Newton paint set; it has a nice selection of colors. I also use Grumbacher Paints in the tubes.  You can easily find these at any craft store like Lobby Hobby or Michaels. (Look for coupons online.) You can collect lots of paintbrushes, but it is better at the start to keep it simple with a few small, medium, and medium-large brushes and a combination of flats as well as rounded paintbrushes. For these art lessons, I use Strathmore series 300 Watercolor paper. It is economical and available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby and online. 

PRINTABLE PROJECT NOTES

TRACING
Start by tracing the design onto 140 lb watercolor paper. If the paper is too heavy to see through just hold it against a window with the light shining through and you should be able to trace it.

If you want a bigger picture try putting the worksheet through a copier and enlarging the design then trace over the enlargement.

FIRST WASH- BACKGROUND
Start with the background. Use yellow on the leaves. Wet the areas around the bird, branch, and leaves and drop in watery blue, and watery green, then let the colors flow and blend but not completely to give the background movement and interest.
NOW LET THIS STEP DRY

SECOND WASH
Use watery red on the bird followed with a little violet for the shadows and lines of the feathers.

AFTER IT IS DRY use the tip of a small brush and use an almost dry mixture to DRAW the lines of the feathers, mask, eye, beak, and claws.

Use blue in the shadow of the branch, while the blue is wet put a line of black on the edge, let the two colors flow together. Use light brown for the top of the branch.

(c)Adron Dozat 2/23/17

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Free Art Lesson Worksheet How to Paint A Picture of A Palm Tree At The Sea

This is a free how-to-paint a picture of a palm tree lesson and worksheet.

I made this worksheet for the art class I was giving to some homeschoolers. It is simplified for the young artist or the beginner and focuses on basic skills and concepts.

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Printable How To Paint A Palm Tree Worksheet

My printables are free, so print as many as you like I only ask that you consider making a donation. Your gift of support will enable me to create more worksheets for you. 

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If the photo file above is not cooperating with your printer the PDF below will work better.

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ART SUPPLY LIST

You can use any watercolor paint. I prefer my small Windsor Newton paint set; it has a nice selection of colors. I also use Grumbacher Paints in the tubes.  You can easily find these at any craft store like Lobby Hobby or Michaels. (Look for coupons online.) You can collect lots of paintbrushes, but it is better at the start to keep it simple with a few small, medium, and medium-large brushes and a combination of flats as well as rounded paintbrushes. For these art lessons, I use Strathmore series 300 Watercolor paper. It is economical and available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby and online. 

PRINTABLE NOTES

TRACE
Trace the picture onto heavy watercolor paper, if it is too dark to trace through try holding it against a window with the light shining through. If you use a copier you can enlarge the picture and then trace a larger one.

SKY
Do not paint the sky a flat blue. Use darker lavenders at the top and sunset oranges and yellows at the bottom.
Put some of the sunset colors in the sea and beach then let it dry.

LET IT DRY

DISTANT LAND
Mix watery brown and fill in the distant island. While it is still wet drop in darker browns and blues to give a silhouette with highlights look.

WATER
With back and forth strokes put light blue in the water but only about half of it. leave a lot of parts white and yellow. LET THIS STEP DRY then give a second layer of darker blues so you have light blue highlights and deep blue waves. Leave some of the yellow showing through.

THE TREE
Use a small brush and draw the palm leaves with yellow first then go back and add green in the bottom half of each leaf. Some are brown and hang down. Paint the trunk brown then while it is wet add some blue for darker areas and details.

BEACH
Use watery yellow and tan colors for the beach. Keep it smooth by the waves. In the Near ground use a small brush to give the sand texture.

Parents and teachers will be able to use this in school and at home.
It can be used in school as an extra assignment,
an easy lesson,
or a take-home project. It is simplified for the young artist or the beginner and focuses on basic skills and concepts.

(c) Adron  1/8/17

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How To Paint A Picture Of A Swan In A Lake

This is a free art lesson with a printable worksheet that can be used in class or at home.

The swimming swan a classic picture. It is a fun and easy project that any artist can make look good. When finished, the young artist will have a sense of accomplishment and confidence.

Printable Worksheet How To Paint A Swan

I am glad to create these How-to worksheets for you, and you are welcome to print as many as you need.

You may also like the How to Paint an Island in a Lake. CLICK HERE.

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PRINTABLE NOTES

TRACE
Trace the picture onto heavy watercolor paper; if it is too dark to trace through, try holding it against a window with the light shining through. If you use a copier, you can enlarge the swan and then trace a larger one.

WATER
Paint the water with a large brush, and with a lot of water in your color, paint the water using long back and forth strokes. Use dark blue and green on the top and light blue on the bottom. Add a little violet or lavender. Keep the paint wet and let the colors blend as you push them back and forth across the water. Remember to leave an area white for the reflection of the swan.

LET IT DRY

SWAN
After the water has dried, use a small brush and draw in the shadows on the swan. Make a mix using a very little black and a little blue together. Keep it pale since you are only drawing the shadows on a white bird. I keep a little tissue near so I can blot it up if it is too dark.

Add the details to the face and the black edge to the bill last.

THE SHADOW
The shadow in the water is not black but blue-black. Mix dark blue and black to do the shadow in the water. Keep some areas white and have the shadow mirror the shape of the swan.

After it has all dried, look at it and see if it needs some movement or interest in the water. You can use a thin liner brush and add some white to put ripples to the water. You can also use a liner brush and a blue that is several shades darker and draw some ripples in the water.

(c) Adron D. 11/10/16

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How To Paint A Picture Of An Island In The Lake

This is an easy art lesson with a printable worksheet that can be used in class or at home.

You do not have to make a donation to download my coloring pages. However, if you'd like to, the donate button is located below the picture. Thank you for your gifts, prayers, memberships, and donations. I would not be able to create these without your support. 

The mountain lake with the island is a classic picture and a fun project that any young artist will enjoy trying.  When finished, the young artist will have a sense of accomplishment and confidence.

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How to paint a picture of an island in a lake

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CLICK HERE for a file in a universal portable format.

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If you have problems printing, see the "HOW TO PRINT" tab above or try one of the updated links below that should print better.

ART SUPPLY LIST

You can use any watercolor paint. I prefer my trim Windsor Newton paint set; it has a nice selection of colors. I also use Grumbacher Paints in the tubes.  You can easily find these at any craft store like Hobby Lobby or Michaels. (Look for coupons online.) You can collect lots of paintbrushes, but it is better at the start to keep it simple with a few small, medium, and medium-large brushes, and a combination of flat and rounded paintbrushes. For these art lessons, I use Strathmore Series 300 Watercolor paper. It is economical and available at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and online. 

PRINTABLE NOTES

Trace the design on watercolor paper. If it is too hard to trace, try to hold it against a window with the light coming through to see it better.

The first step is really watery. Wet the paper with a large brush and apply watery blue and lavender for the sky and lake. Leave some areas white.
With a small brush, put some watery green for the trees across the lake in the mountains.

LET IT DRY BEFORE GOING ON.

With a small brush, use watery browns and yellows for the sunny parts of the distant mountains; use blue and lavender for the shadows. Put some mountain colors in the lake by brushing back and forth randomly.

With the small brush, use some not-so-watery green and lavender for the island trees. Use some browns and violet for the rocks and use some bright green for the bushes on the island. Put a little in the water below.
The island must be darker than the mountains; if you need a little black, use it carefully.

After it has dried, use a small brush and not so watery color to add details to the mountains, lake, and island.
The mountains should have a soft, distant look use some clear water and tissue to soften the background.

(c) Adron. 10/22/16

How To Paint a Picture of a Man Playing A Guitar.

How to paint a picture of a man playing the guitar.

It will help to give a foundation for basic painting.

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I created this worksheet as a handout to give my art students so they could take it home and practice painting on their own.

If you like this project, you might also like How to Paint The Sorrowing Angel Worksheet.

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If you have trouble getting it to print, CLICK HERE to visit my how-to-print page for some suggestions. or try one of the updated links below that should print better.

How To Paint A Picture Of A Man With Guitar, Worksheet

My printables are free, so feel free to print as many as you like.  Your gift of support will enable me to create more worksheets for you. 

Thank you for your support.

If the photo file does not cooperate with your printer, the PDF below will work better.

CLICK HERE for a file in a universal portable format. 

ART SUPPLY LIST

You can use any watercolor paint. I prefer my small Windsor Newton paint set; it has a nice selection of colors. I also use Grumbacher Paints in the tubes.  You can easily find these at any craft store like Lobby Hobby or Michaels. (Look for coupons online.) You can collect lots of paintbrushes, but it is better at the start to keep it simple with a few small, medium, and medium-large brushes and a combination of flats as well as rounded paintbrushes. For these art lessons, I use Strathmore series 300 Watercolor paper. It is economical and available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby and online. 

PRINTABLE NOTES

Trace the design on watercolor paper. If it is too hard to trace try to hold it against a window with the light coming through to see it better.

Use watery brown for the background and watery blue for the floor. Drop-in a little mustard yellow into the brown and a little violet and lavender into the blue floor to give it some life.

For the first layer of the clothing use a very light blue for the shirt and dark blue for the pants, hat, and shoes.

Mix a little red with the mustard yellow for the guitar body.

LET IT DRY BEFORE GOING ON.

Use a darker light blue and add details and shadows to the shirt. Use black and go over the pants, shoes, hat, and socks but leave some of the blue showing in places for highlights.

Use orange-brown for the skin, after it dries mix dark brown for the shadows in the face and hands. Use red-brown to detail the guitar. Use yellow for the chair and blue-brown for the shadows on the chair.  With the tip of the brush "Draw" the beard, and eyelashes.

(c)Adron  9/16/16

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Printable How To Paint A Picture Of Morning Glories.

This is a how-to-paint a picture of Morning Glories flowers.

This is a fun project that any young artist will enjoy trying.  The morning glories are beautiful blue flowers surrounded by large green leaves. The young artist will gain a sense of accomplishment and confidence when it is done.

Parents, teachers, and homeschool families will be able to use this in class or as a take-home project. It can be done as an extra assignment or given as a stand-alone lesson.

I created this worksheet for my own art students to help them practice painting independently. I have a companion lesson on how to draw these flowers at my how-to draw blog. SEE IT HERE.

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How To Paint A Picture Of Morning Glories Flowers

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Thank you for your support.

If you like this project, you might also like my How to Paint a Picture of a Fuschia Flower. CLICK HERE.

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ART SUPPLY LIST

You can use any watercolor paint. I prefer my small Windsor Newton paint set; it has a nice selection of colors. I also use Grumbacher Paints in the tubes.  You can easily find these at any craft store like Lobby Hobby or Michaels. (Look for coupons online.) You can collect lots of paintbrushes, but it is better at the start to keep it simple with a few small, medium, and medium-large brushes and a combination of flats as well as rounded paintbrushes. For these art lessons, I use Strathmore series 300 Watercolor paper. It is economical and available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby and online. 

PRINTABLE PROJECT NOTES

TRACING
Start by tracing the design onto 140 lb watercolor paper. If the paper is too heavy to see through just hold it against a window with the light shining through and you should be able to trace it.

FIRST WASH
Do the background first by wetting the paper and with a medium brush drop in blue, purple and lavender in a random pattern then let the colors run together.

Mix a mustard yellow and paint the fence post behind the flowers. Use a small brush up and down to  give it streaky up and down grain
NOW LET THIS STEP DRY

With a medium-sized brush and lay down a watery green in the leaves. Let it dry before adding shadows and details.

After the fence post dries use a very small brush and paint brown streaks in for the wood grain. Use blue and brown mix for the shadows under leaves.

Use watery violet and paint the inside edge of the flowers, then with a clean brush with a little clear water guide the color from the edge to the center of the flowers. Add a little purple or blue in places for shadows and reflective light.

After the leaves are dry mix some green, brown, and a little blue to make a dark green for the shadows. and the veins in the leaves.

Use yellow-green for the vines.

Use light blue for the blossoms.

After the flower is dry use a pale blue for the star in the center.


Sign your work about an inch from the bottom.

(c) A. E. Dozat. 8/21/16

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