We’re learning how to make lemon watercolor art. Also, look at my page Free Art Units Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8 for more fun ideas.
Watercolors are an easy art medium for kids to work with. The youngest artist begins his art journey with easy paint, color, and water.
And especially if your children love exploring with color, using a common ingredient like lemon can give them hours of fun with a bit of science.
Mixing lemon with water can be used as an amazing tool to create colorful and vibrant watercolor paintings.
And the acidity in lemon juice can affect how the watercolor paint reacts with paper.
Too, it’s fun to try this activity in different ways.
For example, have your child make lemon water to use.
Also, have your child squeeze the lemon directly on the wet water color painting. This is the one we did.
FUN ART SUPPLIES FOR KIDS
First, look at this list of art supplies for your art lover.
9 Fun Art Supplies for Learning
Whether you prefer to study art for a long period of time or short, I have some of our favorite supplies listed here. Too, everyone stores art differently. We love 3 ring binders and page protectors as well as large envelopes. I know you can use some of these ideas.
I loved this brand. And it has a variety of colors for each child.
Great for holding art projects.
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Put the brush in your hand. Stick it in the water, then smush it around in one of the colors. Now take a deep breath and plop it down on the page . . .You’re an artist. Yes, really! Young or old, there is an artist in each of us. If yours is hiding (perhaps behind a shred of self-consciousness?), just remember: Art is personal expression. You have your talent. Nobody else has anything like it!
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Also, look at more ways to add fun to your learning day.
These activities are fun to do anytime but especially during summer.
HOW TO MAKE LEMON INSPIRED CRAFTS
- FBI Unit Study – Making invisible ink
- How to Make Fluffy Lemonade Summer Slime With Kids
- How to Make a Cool Fibonacci Lemonade and 8 Things to Learn about Fibonacci
- Amazing Volcano Facts For Kids & Awesome Lemon Volcano Experiment
- Lemon Powered Clock, Chemical Electrical Science Lab Experiment
Also, look at more watercolor art ideas.
MORE WATERCOLOR ART IDEAS
- Cardinal Birds in Winter and Birch Trees Easy Watercolor Kids Activity
- Easy DIY Fun Salt Winter Watercolor Art Project for Kids
- Kids Fun Glue and Watercolor Fall Pumpkin Unit Study
- How to Make a Fun Ladybug Watercolor Labeled Picture
- Galapagos Islands Animals Fun and Simple Watercolor Flamingo Tutorial
Finally, look at this easy watercolor art and lemon activity.
EASY WATERCOLOR ART
First, look at this easy list of supplies most of which you have at home already.
- Watercolors Paintbrush Cup
- Water Watercolor paper
- 1 Lemon (halved)
- Knife *Adult help required Cutting board
- Cooking sheet
First, gather all the supplies needed.
With an adult’s help, cut the lemon in half using a cutting board and knife.
Place a piece of watercolor paper on the cooking sheet.
Wet the watercolor paints.
Paint the watercolor paper.
It is best to move quickly before the paint begins to dry
Squeeze the lemon onto the wet watercolor painting.
Watch how the juice immediately changes the look of the watercolors.
Set the picture aside to dry.
Also, vary this activity as I mentioned above.
For example, squeeze fresh lemon juice into a small container and add some water.
A good starting ratio is about one tablespoon of lemon juice to two tablespoons of water. You don’t want it too thick.
Then dip your brush first in the mixture and brush over the paper in different areas.
Right away when you dip the brush in the mixture you can see the paint react.
Encourage your child to explore what happens when you add less water or more.
Are some areas bleached lighter?
They can allow the paint to dry more or less and experiment with different looks.
