Leaf rubbing is always a popular activity for kids, and now you can turn a classic activity into a cool art technique by using a white crayon! Have you ever tried crayon resist art? Find out how to make watercolor resist art for kids. All you need is paper, crayons, watercolors, and a handful of real leaves to get started!
LEAF PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOR RESIST ART
CRAYON AND WATERCOLOR
A fun mixed media project using white crayon and watercolors. What is a crayon resist? A crayon resist means a portion of the surface is covered with a layer of crayon that repels the watercolor away. This means when a layer of watercolor is added afterwards, the color sticks to the surrounding paper allowing the resist layer to show through. Also check out our tape resist painting!
Leaves have amazing arrangement of veins on them. It’s called the venation pattern. Fall is a time on the year when we love to collect a variety of colorful leaves. Here is a fun crayon resist art activity to try with them and show off their patterns!
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CRAYON RESIST ART WITH LEAVES
Grab your free fall project here and get started today!
YOU WILL NEED:
- 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 and color all over the leaf. Push down hard when you color.
An alternative would be to draw leaves in white crayon 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!
MORE FUN FALL ART ACTIVITIES
Click on the image below or on the link for more fun leaf art and crafts for kids.
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.
Apples, pumpkins, leaves, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!
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