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What is balance? In art, balance describes how objects in a picture are distributed. Whether or not an image is balanced can tell you a lot about the meaning behind the image. Things to think about Today’s free creative art activity is a coloring page depicting an underwater scene. Here are some things to think …

2D or 3D? What is the difference between two-dimensional and three-dimensional object? In a drawing or painting, an object that is two-dimensional is flat and lacks any depth. In contrast, a three-dimensional object is more life-like. You can see more than one side of the object. Castle Illustration Today’s creative art activity is a drawing …

What is foreshortening? Foreshortening is a technique used in art to illustrate that an object or part of an object is closer than the rest of the image. It allows the artist to show the image from a particular angle. Free Download Today’s free download is a foreshortening exercise that shows a cat with a …

What’s your favorite sport? Let us know in the comments! Free Download Click here to download your free sports themed coloring page!

What are contour lines? In art, contour lines define the edges of an object. They tend to show only the edges of a shape and the important lines within the inside of a shape. Contour or outline? The difference between a contour drawing and an outline is that outlines do not illustrate any lines within …

Op Art Op art stands for Optical Art! Op art uses mostly geometric shapes and most Op art works are done in black and white. These abstract pieces tend to momentarily confuse the viewer and trick them into seeing things that aren’t there. Today’s Download Today’s creative art activity is an Op Art coloring page! …

Patterned Sweater Activity Pattern: In art, a pattern is a decorative design that is repeated over an area. Patterns can be made of basic shapes like circles and squares, or more abstract designs!   Free Download! In the blank areas on the sweater, create your own patterns! Color & share your finished piece with us …

Horizon Lines Today’s creative art activity is about horizon lines!   A horizon line is the line on a picture where the land meets the sky. In today’s free download, color in a lighthouse and ocean scene! Create your own horizon line drawing and share with us in the comments! Click here to download your …

Finish The Drawing! Today’s creative art activity is a Finish the Drawing! We’ve sketched the basic outline of a bicycle, you get to add the details! Ideas! Get creative! Use different shapes for the wheels, like triangles or stars! Decorate the seat and add ribbons to the handlebars! What’s in your bike basket? Draw toys, …

What is Texture? Texture is how an object or picture feels and looks! Some examples of texture are smooth, rough, crinkled, bumpy. Try to brainstorm some objects with a very distinct texture. Activity Today’s creative art activity is a coloring page with several basic accessories. Add as much detail as you like to these! Before …