Uncomplicated Easter canvas painting ideas

Sponging or dabbing on paint with a sponge or cloth can create some interesting textures. This technique is especially effective with watercolour and can be used to create misty, cloudy effects. If you have any patterned kitchen paper try dabbing a little paint onto it to sponge onto your artwork. The pattern will transfer and can make some interesting shapes and patterns.

Easter Painting on Canvas

I do not consider myself an artist. I’ve never really enjoyed drawing or painting – probably because I’m not very good at it 😉 HOWEVER, even with my limited art skills, I was able to create this fun Easter egg painting.

The secret?! I used everyday items to create the texture and designs of the eggs. Keep reading to find out what items I used.

This month for the Inspire My Creativity link party, the theme is pastel colors. I’m loving the spring vibe these colors bring.

This project is great for older kids, tweens, teens and even adults. Toddlers and young kids could do it with help. It would make a fun Activity Days activity. My girls are 9 and 11 and had a blast making these fun Easter paintings. See their canvas’s in the collage below.

As always, I’ve got step-by-step instructions and pictures. Keep scrolling for a how-to video as well. Let’s get started!

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Supplies needed for Easter Painting

• canvas
• paint
• foam paint brushes
• outlining paintbrush
• cardboard
• bubble wrap
• Easter egg template
• plastic fork
• scissors

How to Make an Easter Egg Canvas Painting

1 – Create your egg stamps

Let’s begin by cutting out our egg “stamps”. Remove the outer layer of the cardboard revealing the inner corrugated layer.

Using the printable egg template, cut out egg shapes in the cardboard and bubble wrap.

Set them aside, we’ll use them later.

2 – Paint the background color on the canvas

I painted mine blue like the sky. I did a very light coat – you can still see the white peeking through.

3 – Paint the egg “stamps” and stamp on canvas

Paint the ridges of the cardboard egg. Paint them all the same color, or use different colors to create unique eggs.

Then place them upside down on the canvas and press gently to “stamp” the egg on to the canvas.

Tip: To get crisper lines or circles, avoid getting paint in the grooves.

Repeat the process with the bubble wrap egg. Don’t worry if they don’t look too much like eggs, yet. We’re not quite done.

4 – Paint an outline around each egg.

The eggs don’t quite look like eggs yet. With a small tip brush, paint an outline around the egg.

Tip: It may be helpful to wait until the “stamps” are dry before outlining. That way the paint doesn’t get smudged.

5 – Paint the grass

Take a plastic fork, break off the tips of the two outer tines. This will create a less uniform look, and give the grass a little bit more of a natural look (without having to be an artist!)

Place the fork in the paint and then press on the bottom edge of the canvas.

Tip: It’s tricky to get the right amount of paint. Practice on a piece of paper first.

There you have it! An easy, simple Easter egg canvas painting.

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Easter Fingerprint Paintings

Creating fingerprint artwork is a great way to get your kids ‘hands on’ in the creative process; there’s nothing they’ll enjoy better than getting their fingers in all that colourful paint! Using your fingers to print out designs is a quick and easy way to build up a bright and cheery Easter image, and you can let your imagination run wild with designs! Paint anything from Easter chicks, to eggs or even a Spring bouquet; maybe even challenge yourself to do something more complex.

What you will need

1. Kids School Paints or Finger Paints (We used Giotto School Paints)
2. Paper or Card
3. Palette (This Deep Well Palette is great for mixing colours)
4. Water Pot (We used this Non-Spill Paint Pot to avoid any accidents!)
5. Pencils and pens
6. Coloured card
7. Scrap paper or newspaper (to protect your table tops!)
8. Glue (We used Giotto Glue Stick)

Begin by preparing your work space; using your fingers to paint can become quite messy! Although the Kids paints we sell are easily washable from skin and clothes it’s always best to prepare your surface with scrap paper or newspaper. Once this is done you can get down to painting! Arrange your work space so all your materials are easily accessible and prepare the colours that you would like to use in your designs.

Dip your fingers into the paint and remove any excess on some scrap paper or card, then press your finger firmly onto paper to create your design. To begin with we started with a fairly simple design of three Easter chicks, each created with one yellow fingerprint. Once the paint has dried you can add more prints over the top or add in designs with pen or a paintbrush! We used a Sakura Pigma Micron Pen to add eyes and feet and a small brush to paint in some yellow wings and an orange beak!

Creating artwork using this method is a great way for kids to customise their sketchbooks; our Kraft cover sketchbook is fantastic for this purpose! Your child’s designs can even be turned into cards! Simply use a Giotto Glue Stick to adhere the artwork to a folded piece of coloured card!

Easter Egg Painting

Egg painting is perhaps the quintessential Easter craft! Your children will have endless fun conjuring up new designs and printing them onto paper. Start with simple striped designs and build up to more complex patterns as your confidence grows!

What you will need

1. A carton of Eggs (Keep the container!)
2. Palette (this Deep Well Palette is great for holding your eggs while painting!)
3. Paint (Giotto Paints or watercolour)
4. Pipettes
5. Pencils and pens
6. Paint Brushes
7. Scrap paper or newspaper
8. Non-Spill Water/Paint Pot

As with all crafts, the most important thing to do is prepare your workspace; laying down scrap or newspaper will help protect your surfaces from any spills or splashes. Once that’s done you should arrange your materials and prepare the colours you plan to use. Keep the container for your eggs as they can be used for mixing colours and also keep your egg stable when painting. It’s best to add a layer or two of your base colour until the paint layer on the egg is opaque; this will help your design stand out.

We used two different methods in our demonstration; painting on a design and also staining the egg with paint to create an abstract dripped effect. For the painted design we used Giotto School paints; thick and opaque these colours are great for painting on block designs. You can use a pencil to apply your design to the egg, which will make it easier to create your artwork. Once you have pencilled in your design fill it in with colour; Junior Brushes are ideal for covering large areas, but you may need a smaller brush for tiny details. Let each layer dry before applying the next; this will help your lines stay crisp and clear.

For our staining technique we used watercolour paints. To get a dilute wash it would be best to opt for tubed watercolour paints, we stock a Simply Watercolour Sets ideal for this purpose. You can create washes using pans of watercolour, but it will be more difficult to get the right consistency and concentration of colour. Another alternative would be to mix Brusho Crystal Colours with water to make some vibrant washes of colour. Your washes can be mixed with water in a palette; our Deep Well Palette or Plastic Daisy Palettes are ideal for preparing multiple colours ready for use.

Colour can be drawn out from the palette using pipettes and dripped over the egg. Keeping your egg in the egg carton or placing it in your palette will help contain the overflow of paint. It’s best to let each colour dry before you apply the next, unless you would like the colours to meld and blend with one another. Once you’ve finished applying your colour, any excess can be removed from your palette with tissue or kitchen roll.

Easter Eggs with Masking Tape

This quick and easy craft uses Masking Tape as a resist to create decorative Easter Egg images. Use them for decoration or add them to cards, they’re sure to bring a bit of Spring cheer however you choose to use them!

What you will need

1. Masking Tape
2. Paint (Giotto Paints or watercolour)
3. Palette (We used the Deep Well Palette and the Plastic Daisy Palette)
4. Paint Brushes
5. Pencils and pens
6. Paper or Card
7. Non-Spill Water/Paint Pot
8. Scrap Paper or newspaper

As with the rest of our Easter Crafts its best to protect your work space with scrap or newspaper before you begin painting. It also saves time to pre-prepare the colours you are going to use and fill up your water pot so you’re ready to paint. We used this technique on an Easter Egg template cut from card, but there’s nothing to stop you using it with other stencils or shapes.

With this technique you can use masking tape to create zig-zagged or striped effects on your egg templates, then colour the spaces in between with paint to create vibrant patterns. Be sure to let your paint dry fully before removing the masking tape – removing it when the paint is still wet can cause the paint to bleed. It’s also important to be patient when pulling the tape back – rushing the process can cause your paper to tear.

Once your designs have dried completely you can use Giotto Glue Stick to transform them into Easter Cards, arrange them into an Easter wreath or even create a bunting by attaching them to ribbon or string!

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