Step-by-Step DIY Watercolor Paint & Painting Tutorial

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Homeschool Art

Art is a super fun part of homeschooling! With a bit of prep you can turn it into a life-giving part of your homeschool week and create great memories with your kids. We are created in God's image and He is the ultimate Creator. When we fuel our creative side we connect with who God is, the ultimate orderly creative of the heavens and the earth!

Art Lesson Details

Note: This lesson may be broken down into two parts. If you're interested in just painting you're welcome to skip making the paint and move right onto the step-by-step guide using purchased watercolor paints.

• Target Ages: Kindergarten through 8th Grade

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes or less

• Supplies Needed:

  • Matcha powder

  • Cocoa powder

  • Water

  • Small bowls

  • Paint brushes

  • Paper (cardstock recommended)

Step-by-Step Guide

Make Natural paint

• Use roughly 1 TBS of each powder and add to a bowl.

• Add an equal amount of water and mix. Slowly add more water until you reach the desired consistency. You want a loose paste, but not liquid.

Prep your paper

• It is a great idea to start with half sheets of paper as you practice!

Step-by-step visual watercolor painting guide

Tip: Don't stress about perfection! Watercolor paintings contain imprefections and that is ok.

1: Paint a pot

2: Add more pots with variety, if desired

3: Add greerny (practice first!)

You can also paint a pinneapple using this same technique!

Ways to use:

• Frame and hang in your room or bathroom

• Add to the front of a handmade card

• Make a book mark

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