Glade with flowers. Gouache drawing lessons for children

Probably, many mothers would like their children to attend an art studio or club. It's really cool, it's development, learning new things and just having a good time. But not always and not everyone has such an opportunity. The reasons may be different: the lack of an art studio in the place of residence, lack of time if parents are at work most of the day, lack of finances and many, many other reasons.

We are no exception, we also have certain circumstances, so sometimes I and my children will draw at home myself. If you want, join us. I will choose simple, but at the same time, bright and interesting paintings, made using a technique that children can do.
You will say - it's difficult. No, it just seems like it. Try it and you will succeed.

Our work today is dictated by an assignment for school - to draw autumn.
We chose from the following paintings.

And we settled on this one - it does not contain many small and difficult to execute elements, it is drawn using large strokes.

The author of these extraordinary paintings is Leonid Afremov.
His works can be viewed on the artist’s website http://afremov.com/ or on Google using the link
Perhaps you will choose something else from the works of this author for yourself.

The paintings are painted in oil, but we will paint with gouache.

For the drawing we use thick watercolor paper. We don’t have any special tools, so we’ll attach the paper and a printed sample of the painting using construction paper tape to a wooden drawing tablet.
One set on each side) Two children will draw. They chose the same picture)

For drawing we will need brushes of different sizes, mainly a flat bristle brush No. 10 will be used, for lines - a round brush No. 3.
Paints - gouache TM Luch, we use 5-7 colors (you can take one yellow, we have three).

Before you start painting with gouache, you need to lightly mark the field of the future painting with a pencil. I did it myself. This is our first painting, I wanted the children to succeed, so that the painting would be close to the original, and this would give them self-confidence and make them want to draw further.

Let's start with the background. We select a small amount of white paint and tint it blue. Use strokes to paint over the desired areas.

We dilute the paints in a plastic palette with cells.

The sky is light blue, then we add blue paint and paint over the perspective field in the distance and the path. The foreground is almost undiluted blue paint. We draw everything with strokes, look carefully at the original and try to repeat it.

I didn’t photograph the result after the step-by-step application of blue and red-orange-yellow paint (alas.
In the photo below there are already three color fields applied - blue, yellow-red and green. After applying each field, we took a break to allow the paint to dry. They washed the sours and the palette. Well, the children rested a little; for them, out of habit, this is a lot of hard work.

It turns out interesting, they draw almost the same)

The next stage is to draw tree trunks with brown paint using a thin brush (I marked the position of the base of the trunks with a pencil + the children added a little touch).

And now let's get down to the most interesting work - we put yellow, green and red paint into the cells of the palette, dip the brush mainly in yellow paint and only slightly touch the edges of red and green, and make leaves with strokes.

After that, we paint the lanterns with brown and white paint.

It's already starting to look a little like the original)

I drew the figure of the girl with a pencil; the children were stunned from fear that they wouldn’t be able to cope. They painted the girl white and red.

Then, under my strict guidance, they applied white paint to highlight the puddles. Now the paintings are ready.

The children are the same and the pictures also turned out almost identical)

The first experience was a success. We want a continuation.

Thank you for your attention! Join us!

Many people think that drawing is an artistic “science” that not everyone can master. In fact, a person’s desire for art awakens in early childhood, but without a certain development of abilities, it weakens over the years.

So is it possible to teach a child to draw, especially if he was born unable to do so? When to start the educational process and where exactly? Finally, should I send my child to an art school or a drawing club in the future?

At what age do children start drawing?

Children begin to take an interest in drawing quite early, following the example of their parents and brothers and sisters writing something on paper. However, in a general sense, the craving for drawing manifests itself in children aged 1 to 1.5 years.

And if at first the child’s drawings look more like scribbles, then closer to 5 years (and up to 15 years) an actively developing imagination helps children create real masterpieces on paper.

The benefits of drawing for child development

It is almost impossible to evaluate all the positive aspects of drawing in childhood - its influence on children is so enormous that the development of the child’s entire personality falls under the “sight.”

In a general sense, drawing:

• forms in the child a passionate sense of beauty and a desire to create something beautiful;
• develops the baby’s mind and imagination and helps to master new “tools” for exploring the world: felt-tip pens, brushes, pencils;
• The child learns to convey surrounding objects through his pictures and at the same time is engaged in useful work.

Where to start?

The first drawing lessons can take place already when the baby learns to hold objects in his hands. At this point, mom can hand him pencils and help him draw a simple line on the paper.

Let it not be completely even and even “slide” from the album onto the table. It is much more important that the child understands: his “manipulations” can subsequently turn into something truly beautiful!

Pencils or markers?

You should not give pencils to children without adult supervision, so that they do not accidentally get hurt by them. However, under watchful supervision, children can draw with felt-tip pens and a brush - especially since they make their first attempts at “pen” using coloring books.

Who would refuse to draw a character from their favorite book, the finished image of which lies in front of you on paper? It’s hard to make a mistake and do something wrong here!

Which ones exactly?

Some people find that pencils or thin felt-tip pens are not very convenient to use. At least for children two years old: their stylus often breaks and the rod is pressed inward.

However, only by giving your child the opportunity to choose something of his own from a variety of options will you help him find his favorite “tool” for drawing.

Paints or crayons?

A two-year-old child can draw with almost anything: with finger paints and thick felt-tip pens - on paper, with bright crayons - directly on the asphalt or board. It is generally most convenient to draw last, since they are soft and leave clear lines behind them.

Mastering gouache and paint will be a little more difficult, because they imply not only the desire to sculpt something, but also a certain creative technique.

Miracle of technology!

Recently, stores have begun to sell some amazing things for drawing: a set for creativity with glitter on velvet paper or amazing felt-tip pens that a child can blow into. And it's truly wonderful!

Drawing lessons for kids from 2 to 4 years old

Teaching a child who is 2-3 years old to draw begins with mastering the simplest techniques. At the same time, it is very important to be attentive to the child’s needs to create and not to ridicule his diligent scratching of a pencil on paper.

The condescending attitude of adults towards children's drawings leads to the fact that the child may consider drawing an empty activity and abandon it.

What will you need?

Take bright colors, paper (the larger the sheets, the better), good brushes, a soft sponge and a glass of water. It is best to dress in something that you don’t mind getting dirty - even a purchased apron for drawing will not save you from stains when the young artist is only 3-4 years old!

How much time should you spend studying?

You need to teach your child to draw for 10-20 minutes, 2-3 times a week, so that he doesn’t get bored, but also doesn’t end up losing his desire for creativity.

Techniques for developing drawing skills

the freedom of action

To conduct this lesson, take glossy white paper and watercolor paints. Let your little one dip the brush into the paint can and drip it directly onto the paper! The whimsical patterns with which it spreads will look like magical pictures!

Sponge but not Bob

For this lesson, take gouache and a large sheet of paper. Have your child dip their hand in the paint and squeeze it out a little. Let him leave a “signature” on the sheet with his hand, and use a sponge rolled into a roll to make the final artistic “touches” nearby.

You can draw on paper in a similar way with your fingers: dilute the gouache with water so that it turns into “sour cream” and pour it onto a plate. Using a wide brush, apply paint to your child’s fingers and ask them to leave their autograph on the sheet.

Wet style

A thick and large sheet of paper needs to be wetted under water for a couple of seconds. Now put it on a tray and invite your child to scribble watercolors on it. Considering the condition of the surface, the paint will spread on it, mix and create amazing “wet” patterns.

Scarlet flower

To teach a child to draw something really memorable, you can do this: dip the child’s finger in green and, holding his hand, draw a stem with him on the paper. The palm print will act as a bud, and the end result will be a wonderful flower!

This technique can be successfully used to depict other objects. Try using it to depict a tree or a cheerful giraffe with your baby.

Drawing lessons for children over 4 years old

The age of four is a fertile time for mastering more complex drawing techniques. Already during this period it is worth sending your child to an art school, but if for some reason this does not work out, you can teach him to draw yourself.

It's more fun together

Get ready for the fact that you will have to do this together, since it is from your drawings that he will begin to take the right example. Try to draw brightly, specifically and not be distracted by too small details.

Tell me everything

Accompany the drawing process with a fascinating story so that the child understands what you are doing.

Master the shapes

The most important thing is to teach your child to draw geometric shapes that will become the basis of the desired images, regardless of whether it is an animal or a person.

How to draw a tree?

At 4 years old, you need to start with something simple: with an ordinary green Christmas tree, which is cold in winter.

Below we attach step-by-step instructions for creating an “artistic” tree and a picture so that the child understands the principle of operation.

1. Draw a line on the sheet leading from top to bottom. We draw slightly curved lines from it, which will be the branches of our Christmas tree.
2. Now we will try to “outline” these lines with needles: as shown in the figure. When all the branches become fluffy, paint the Christmas tree green.

Birch and other types of trees can be depicted in a similar way.

Learn to draw animals

Drawing a hedgehog

1. Draw the hedgehog's quills on the paper using a zigzag, and then add his ears.

1. Connect them with an oval to form a head.

1. Draw the hedgehog's nose, eyes and mouth and give the hedgehog a belly.

1. Draw his legs and arms.

1. All that remains is to draw the needles as shown in the picture. The hedgehog is ready!

Draw a donkey

Drawing a donkey on paper is also much easier than you thought.

We perform the following steps step by step:

1. We draw a simple oval on paper, then divide it with a line into two parts, in the upper of which we draw the donkey’s eye, and in the lower – the nostrils and mouth.
2. Now we attach the donkey’s ears by drawing two “cucumbers” on the sheet. Just below the head we draw another oval - this will be the donkey’s body, which we will connect to the head with two “neck” lines.
3. Now you need to add legs to the animal, drawing them at the bottom of the body, and a real tail, placing it on the side.

The donkey is ready! All that remains is to color it as your imagination dictates!

Drawing a cat and a dog

You can draw a cat and a dog using the same method. The step-by-step technique for depicting a cat is shown in the following figure:

The main thing is to let your child understand that drawing animals is not difficult if you take geometric shapes as a basis (in this case, circles and semicircles) and show a little imagination.

You can draw a dog in the same way:

How to draw a person?

How to teach a child to draw a man? Not as easy as you want, but not as difficult as it seems. Begin!

Diagram of a full-length image of a man

1. Draw an oval and a rectangle on the sheet (as shown in the picture), and then connect them with a line to each other. We finish drawing the legs and arms with fingers.

2. Then add two lines to the arms to make them appear thicker. Let's do the same with the legs. Now let’s draw the man’s ears (two semicircles on the sides) and make a hairstyle.

3. A person’s face deserves special attention, but drawing his features - mouth, nose and eyebrows - will be easy if you look at the drawing first. Add a neck to the person and draw a shirt with a collar.

5. Draw his trousers and boots, draw his palms. All that remains is to erase the auxiliary lines, outline the contours and color the person.

Drawing a human figure in motion and a face

In a similar way, you can depict a person in motion or draw his portrait. The step-by-step process is detailed in the following picture:

Drawing circle: when and why?

By the age of 6, a preschooler who is actively involved in drawing already knows how to create with paints and pencils. If his drawings differ significantly from the creativity of his peers (for the better), send the preschooler to a club so that an experienced teacher can continue to work with him.

To choose a good club, just find out if there is a private school or a creative arts center in your area. Very often, ordinary art teachers conduct similar classes right in schools (without age restrictions).

Individual lessons

If you want your child to create professionally at the age of 6, send him to individual lessons. Their advantages are that:

• the teacher visits you at a convenient time;
• you choose the program in which the child will study (for example, drawing portraits);
• Lessons are paid upon completion of the lesson.

Individual lessons also have disadvantages: they are not cheap, and finding a good teacher can be difficult.

Summing up

Any way of teaching a child to draw is good - both at 1 year old and at 5 years old, because it develops imagination and allows you to spend a little more time with the baby.

At the same time, it is not so important whether you strictly follow a certain methodology or independently develop an individual artistic program. It is important that these activities interest the child and are varied.

And even if your child does not grow up to be a real artist in the future, drawing lessons will still have a beneficial effect on his development and correct perception of the world around him.

Gouache flowers step by step for children from 5 years old. Master class with step-by-step photos

Master class on painting with gouache from 5 years old "Flowers for Mom"

Progress of the master class:

We start working on the flower arrangement with the background. At the top of the sheet we draw a blue or blue stripe of horizontal strokes.

We offer detailed instructions for painting an autumn landscape in gouache. The finished painting will be a wonderful interior decoration, especially if framed in a baguette.

This creative master class will help you improve your skills in working with gouache, learn how to draw the reflection of trees in water, develop a sense of composition and the ability to reflect the beauty of nature in a drawing.

You will need: gouache, watercolor paper, brushes.

Execution steps:

1. Draw the horizon line with light blue.

2. Cover the upper part of the sky with dark blue.

3. Add white gouache and paint over the rest of the sky up to the horizon line.

4. Draw the water, painting the background light blue, turning into dark blue.

5. Draw clouds with white gouache.

6. Draw the earth with small strokes of brown, light brown and yellow.

7. Draw a tree in the background

8. Against the background of water, draw a mirror image of this tree

9. Draw a few more trees in the same way

10. We paint the crown of the tree with bright autumn colors using a semi-dry brush using the poking method, and in the reflection of the water we use less saturated shades.

11. Using the same principle, we draw the remaining trees.

12. We can finish drawing the Christmas tree and bushes.

13. In the foreground we draw a pine tree trunk and branches.

14. Paint the pine crown with green paint using horizontal strokes.

15. Draw horizontal stripes against the background of water with a semi-dry thin brush using white gouache. We draw a couple more trees next to the pine tree.

16. Using a semi-dry brush using the poking method, we paint tree crowns, fallen leaves with small strokes of the same colors and grass.

Your work is ready! Now you can decorate it with a baguette and decorate the interior, or you can give it as a gift.

Of course, it is not necessary to draw exactly as shown in the master class, because this is a creative process.We wish you inspiration and success!

Master class “Drawing for the little ones.”

Master class on drawing for children “Snail”

Prepare: A4 landscape sheet, watercolor paints, brushes of different sizes, a jar for water and a napkin.

Master class on drawing for children “Turtle”.

Draw a “bun” in the center of the sheet with yellow paint, and draw 4 loops with brown paint.

Master class on drawing for children “Fish”

We draw a “bun” with yellow paint, draw arcs: top and bottom, it looks like an eye.

"Winter meadow".

Take a sheet of blue color, A4 format. We paint the koloboks with white paint. We draw lines, draw snowdrifts.

Master class on drawing for children “Hedgehog”.

We draw the “bun” with brown paint.

Child's work.
We draw a clearing for the hedgehog, the children fantasize.

Master class on drawing for children “Frog”.

Take a sheet of blue color, A4 format. Draw a “bun” in the center with green paint.

Master class on drawing for children “Cockerel”.

We draw a large bun - the body, a smaller bun - the head. We connect them with smooth lines, we get a neck.