“I can’t draw! I’m not creative! I can’t even draw a straight line!” Yep, I have heard that from thousands of parents and teachers. Are you struggling with the idea that you would love to teach your children or students basic drawing skills, but you never learned how to draw yourself? No problem!
I can guide you well and share resouces. I have taught thousands of homeschool, early childhood, and elementary teachers and parents how to learn alongside with their children. Today, I’m going to give you 7 secret to get you started on how to teach drawing – even if you don’t know how!
First, let me assure you that you absolutely can teach elementary-grade students how to draw. Even if you don’t know how to draw—I promise. Let me explain how you can teach drawing lessons even if you don’t know how.
Children Must Be Mature
Although I’m a professional illustrator, painter, and computer graphic artist, the truth is that I rarely have the opportunity to showcase these skill sets to elementary students. Why? Well, it’s because they are typically too young for such intricate instruction. My talents are more commonly shared with high school and adult-level art students because children are not yet developmentally fine-motor prepared for drawing lessons. For children to draw, they must exhibit maturity in three areas, and this is where my Science Art Method™ was founded. You can learn more about this in my bookThe Way Children Make Art. Basically, I learned about the three sensory areas that affect how children develop art skills physically and cognitively Through extensive research, I found a connection between these factors and the growth of artistic skills.
Children Need Easy Lessons
The important thing you need to understand on how to teach children drawing lessons. Children require simpler and more accessible art lessons. And guess what? You can teach very simple basic drawing concepts. As an adult, you possess the experience and knowledge that equips you to teach the basics of drawing.
Simple Drawing Directions
To effectively teach basic drawing, consider the following points. First, can you draw fundamental geometric shapes like squares and circles? Next, are you able to hold a pencil and sketch a simple stick figure? Do you have access to art supplies? Can you understand and follow basic instructions? Are you open to learning alongside your student? Will you motivate them to progress and take on challenges? If you answered positively to these questions, my friend you are on the right tack to teaching drawing even if you don’t know how!
Learn some basic art elements:
- Steps to Draw Different Types of Lines
- Techniques for Doodling
Drawing Skills:
- Learn how to doodle using different mediums.
- Learn how to draw different types of lines
- Learn how to make textures.
- Learn how to draw simple shapes.
Use Sequential Drawing Lessons
If you wish to explore my scientific art method further, please consider purchasing my Drawing Curriculum. I have dedicated 30 years to comprehending the essential drawing lessons necessary for beginners. Once youngsters grasp these foundational skills, they can progress to applying realistic principles and enhancing their drawing abilities under your guidance!
Teaching children how to draw involves fostering their creativity and enabling them to perceive the world from an artist’s perspective.
By following these guidelines, you can initiate drawing lessons for your students, even if you lack experience or don’t identify as an artist. I assure you!
Buy Drawing Curriculum HERE!
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