How to Draw a Sun / ages 3-7

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How to Draw a Sun for ages 3-7 sounds like a simple task, and it is if you use the principles of symmetry. We have all seen those cute little first attempts at drawing a Sun where the rays are flying in all directions and of course do not display any understanding of symmetry. Now, by […]


How To Draw a Cat

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Learn to draw a Cat. from Ron Mulvey on Vimeo. This is a simple 3-D drawing of ‘Pouncer’ the Artabet Cat. The face is fine for K to Gr.2. The crouching body is a great challenge for Grades 3 to 7. Subject matter for drawing has remained constant for me as an Art Teacher over the past 30 years. Kids […]


How To Improve Your Child’s Printing and Cursive Writing Skills / Start With Drawing Slip the Snail

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How to Draw: Slip the Snail from Ron Mulvey on Vimeo. ‘Slip the Snail’ is a slippery little character that all the students from ages 3 to 7  love to draw. ‘Slip’ can dance on it’s tail, sing scales, ride on a skateboard and fly across the sky. This how to draw a snail video is perfect […]


34 Amazing Art Exercises for Kids

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Teach art to kids

Today, I want to share my big list of 34 amazing art exercises, ideas, games, holiday drawings and school art projects for students. I’ve taught art in classrooms for 25 years and know that teachers need fun, simple exercises, and art activities to get students going. Don’t forget that you can get my free Teacher […]


Modern Power Drawing For Tablets and Paper

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Learn these simple Modern Power Drawing steps for digital tablet users and traditional paper users, that will power your drawings to a whole new level. Power Drawings are fast, furious, and fun. A perfect way to fire up the creativity of your students. I use this art development  game to sharpen drawing skills and build […]