Turn leaf rubbing into an incredible art technique by using a white crayon! Have you ever tried crayon resist art? Find out how to make watercolor resist art for kids. You only need paper, crayons, watercolors, and some real leaves for fantastic fall art activities!
Crayon Resist Art with Leaves
Leaves have a fantastic arrangement of veins called the venation pattern. Fall is a time of year when we love to collect various colorful leaves. Here is a fun crayon-resist art activity to try with them and show off their patterns!
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Supplies:
- Leaves
- Paper
- Watercolors
- White crayon
- Water
- Paintbrush
How to Make Crayon Resist Painting
STEP 1. Place the leaf underneath the paper. Then, use the white crayon to color all over the leaf. Press down hard when you color.
An alternative would be to draw leaves in white crayons without actually needing to do a rubbing!
STEP 2. Move the leaf to a different spot underneath the paper to make multiple rubbings.
STEP 3. Paint over the entire page with watercolors. Use fall theme colors if you like!
Also, check out our leaf rubbings with aluminum foil!
Add Quick Leaf Science for STEAM Fun!
While you’re at it, explore fascinating leaf science with these activities:
What is crayon resist art?
This is a fun mixed-media project using white crayons and watercolors. What is crayon resist? Crayon resist means a portion of the surface is covered with a layer of crayon that repels the watercolor away. When watercolor is added afterward, the color sticks to the surrounding paper, allowing the resist layer to show through.
More Fun Leaf Art Activities
- Matisse Leaf Art Projects
- Leaf Rubbing on Tin Foil
- Parts of a Leaf
- Warhol Pop Art Leaves
- Salt Paint Leaves
- Black Glue Leaf Art
Printable Fall Art Project Pack
Everything you need is included in this Fall Art Project Pack. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Fall.
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