Make a silly sandwich for father’s day. This hero sandwich is such a fun art idea for dad. Simply draw the top and bottom of the bun and use your imagination to fill the sandwich with things dad likes. The more silly the better. You can draw sports, favourite foods, sweets and so much more! […]
World Ocean Day is coming up on June 8th and we have lots of ocean art ideas that would be great in the classroom or to do at home. I have always been drawn to the ocean…it calms and relaxes me. Check out these ocean themed art videos on my Wendy Meades You Tube channel. […]
Last chance to get 50% off the Adult Art Membership has been extended until Sunday. If you have been wanting to learn how to paint or you want to paint more often with a community of people, this is for you! Every month a new painting will be added to the online classroom with easy […]
Learn to paint a bunny in this new You Tube video! Such a sweet art lesson with watercolour paints. This one is great for kids or adults and would make a great gift to grandparents for Easter. Click the You Tube link to watch the art lesson. While you are there subscribe to the […]
I love St.Patrick’s day. You can’t go wrong with rainbows, leprechauns, pots of gold and shamrocks! Enjoy making shamrocks with tin foil stamping. Such an easy project! Colour tinfoil with washable markers like Crayola and spray with water. On another piece of paper draw a shamrock or whatever you want to draw with a permanent […]
Happy family day weekend. In most provinces in Canada, the third Monday in February is a statutory holiday for Family Day. Enjoy some time together with your family creating this family day art project. Trace half a plate to help you draw the top of the umbrella shape. Each person in your family could then […]
This Valentine’s Day inspired painting is similar to a painting I taught at Christmas time, however it now has a Valentine’s Day feel. I love taking a painting and changing it for a different season or holiday. Which season or holiday should I change it to next? You can find this video on my You […]
With Valentine’s day around the corner, we thought it would be fun to share some homemade card ideas. When my kids were younger we loved making homemade cards for their classes, grandparents and friends. Do you still make homemade cards? I always think making cards is more personal and fun! Learn to make a card […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Rabbit art project. Lunar New Year, commonly known as Chinese New Year, begins on January 22, 2023. This is one of the biggest celebrations across Asia and represents new beginnings, good health, happiness, and fortune. Each new year in the lunar calendar, is represented by one of 12 animals […]
Every January, I choose a word of the year. Something to focus on to give my year direction. This year the word I chose is thrive. My goal for this year is to thrive in art, family, business, finances, health, creativity and all areas of my life. I started the year with running into the ocean with my dear friend. We did our own polar bear swim and I felt so alive and refreshed. That […]
