Make a fun ice cream art project inspired by several famous artists! Three different scoops of ice cream, inspired by three different artists. Download our free printable ice cream template for a fun summer theme art activity for kids. Create colorful ice cream art using a few basic supplies. We love simple art projects for kids!

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Why Do Art With Kids?

Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brain, it helps them learn—and it’s also fun!

Art is a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively.

Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.

Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!

Art, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it – offers a wide range of important experiences. In other words, it’s good for them!

Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started

Here are a few resources that will help you introduce art more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident yourself when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.

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Build An Ice Cream Cone

This fun ice cream cone art project uses techniques inspired by 3 famous artists. Choose your cone to go with it – traditional or a triangle cone decorated with zentangle patterns. (See the ice cream art project further below.)

Scoop One – Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky was a famous abstract artist. It is very easy to recognize one of his paintings because there are so many circles. Learn more about Kandinsky.

Scoop Two – Mondrian

Piet Mondrian was a Dutch artist best known for his abstract paintings. He is celebrated as a founder of De Stijil. This Dutch art movement of the early 20th century translates to “The Style.” Create a scoop of ice cream with straight lines in the style of Mondrian. Learn more about Mondrian art.

Scoop Three – Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein was a famous American pop artist. His work was inspired by comic books. Color a scoop of ice cream in the pop art style. Learn more about Pop art artists.

GET YOUR FREE ICE CREAM CONE PRINTABLE!

Ice Cream Art Project

Thinking of a refreshing ice cream cone on a hot summer’s day? Why not make a homemade slushie! Or try our famous artist-inspired Popsicle Art, or make ice cream in a bag for a cold treat!

Note: Want to design unique scoops of ice cream? Simply cut out the ice cream scoop template and trace it onto a blank paper.

Supplies:

Instructions:

STEP 1: Print the ice cream cone template.

STEP 2: Use a ruler and black marker to make a zentangle-styled cone design on the triangle cone—alternatively, color in the ice cream cone template. See more zentangle art ideas!

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STEP 3: Use markers to color your ice cream scoops.

IDEA: Make it mixed media and use different art mediums to decorate the scoops!

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STEP 4: Cut the shapes and glue them to a colored paper background.

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More Fun Summer Art

Check out over 20 outdoor art activities to do with kids this summer! Including…

Printable Famous Artists Project Pack

Want to learn even more about famous artists? This famous artist pack is a growing resource filled with fantastic projects to explore and create!

Inside The Art Pack: Find 22+ famous artists to explore.

Also, look for tips for success, getting started information, and more! Note: Many options for female and POC artists are also included.

Each artist includes: 

  • Artist Project Sheets, each with three ideas to try.
  • Additional Artist Project Printable Activities to go along with each artist and project.
  • Simple Artist Biography Sheets that are kid-friendly. Get to know each artist!
  • Animated Artist Videos that cover a simple project idea to try for each artist!
  • My Favorite Artist Mini Pack to explore a favorite artist further if desired.
  • Getty Challenge shows you how to try this cool art challenge at home or in the classroom!
  • Supply List to help you fill your art cart for anytime projects!
  • Helpful Tips to make each project successful for Everyone!
  • Bonus Projects Pack Full of Easy Ideas, including a DIY Art Camp!