Here is a nice exercise for 4 to 6 Years Old.

Try and paint or colour in this chicken using only three colours of your choice.

Then post the result.

Here is the HIDI Guide 3. It is a 20 Page guide to accompany the Exercise posted in Art-Club Free on the 17th June.

There is also an Introduction available in the Club Magazine which may be worth reading first.

Please feel free to download the guide. It is in Pdf Format.

If you would like to print the original Line drawing a separate File below

A beautiful photograph can stop you in your tracks. But to turn a photograph into a great painting—that’s where vision, skill, and interpretation come together.

If you’ve ever wondered how, having taken a great photo how to translate it onto canvas, this guide is for you.

I have separated this article into two.

Part 1

Suggestions on how to approach your transition from photo to painting.

Part 2

"The Silent Observer" explores the boundary between presence and absence. The piece was sparked by the feeling of moving through crowded spaces while remaining entirely detached—a witness to life rather than a participant. My process began with applying unrestrained movement to the canvas, followed by layers of muted tones, bright, vivid accents, and sharp, contrasting lines to represent the boundary between the internal mind and the external world. Through abstract forms, the painting acts as a mirror, challenging the viewer to decide whether they are looking at the artwork or if the artwork is silently observing them.

What’s is the best medium to use with a 2.5 year old?

Crayons, Chalk or Paint

So happy you’re here in Art-Club Junior. Parents post on behalf of their children (ages 2–10), and every style is celebrated—from scribbles to masterpieces. When you share, please include your child’s age and a short caption about what they created. Let’s keep comments positive and supportive so every little artist feels proud. Invite another parent who’d enjoy sharing their child’s creativity too!

Welcome to our group Art-Club Junior! A space for us to connect and share with each other. Start by posting your thoughts, sharing media, or creating a poll.

Using the image below create a sketch as a precursor to a line and wash painting or critique both images and decide and explain which one you would take forward to become a line and wash artwork.

Things to Consider :-

What compositional elements will you leave out?

How will you simplify the image?

How would you change either image or better still draw your own version.

Where is your horizon line and why?