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Create a new style of drawing

Invent and practice a new drawing style by mixing techniques, textures, and colors; create five original drawings that show your unique artistic rules.

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What you need

Paper, pencil, eraser, coloring materials (crayons markers or colored pencils), paint and a brush or sponge, small texture items like bubble wrap fabric or leaves, tape or glue, scissors

Step 1

Gather all the materials listed and set them on a clear workspace so you can reach everything easily.

Step 2

Write three to five simple rules that will make your new drawing style unique such as how to use lines colors or textures.

Step 3

Choose two different techniques you want to mix in your style and write their names next to your rules.

Step 4

Practice the first technique on a scrap sheet for one minute to get comfortable with the look it makes.

Step 5

Practice the second technique on a scrap sheet for one minute to see how it feels different from the first.

Step 6

Make a small texture stamp by taping a texture item to a piece of cardboard or a sponge so you can print with it.

Step 7

Press your texture stamp into paint or rub it with crayon and make several prints on scrap paper to test how the texture looks.

Step 8

Create your first original drawing following only your rules and using one of your chosen techniques.

Step 9

Create your second original drawing by mixing both techniques while still following your rules.

Step 10

Create your third original drawing and change the colors to explore how color affects your style.

Step 11

Create your fourth original drawing and place texture prints in different spots to see how they change the design.

Step 12

Create your fifth original drawing that combines all your rules techniques textures and color choices into one final piece.

Step 13

Share your five finished drawings on DIY.org.

Help!?

What can we use instead of paint, a sponge, cardboard, or tape if we don't have them?

Use crayons or washable markers rubbed onto the texture item instead of paint, fold a cereal box for the cardboard stamp base, substitute a clean kitchen sponge or folded dishcloth for a craft sponge, and use masking tape or glue dots to attach the texture item when you make the texture stamp.

My texture stamp prints look faint or smudged—what should we check?

Make several test prints on scrap paper (as the instructions say), blot excess paint from the stamp so it won't smudge, press evenly and firmly when printing, and re-tape the texture item so it doesn't shift during the press.

How can we adapt this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children, simplify by writing only one or two clear rules and making three drawings with pre-made stamps and thicker crayons, while older kids can write five detailed rules, extend each one-minute practice, and mix extra techniques across the five drawings for more challenge.

How can we enhance or personalize the final set of five drawings?

Combine the five finished drawings into a themed collage or flipbook, scan and tweak colors digitally, add handwritten titles or a short story to each piece, and then share the collection on DIY.org as suggested in the instructions.

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Facts about drawing techniques and mixed-media art for kids

🎨 Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque helped popularize mixing collage with paint to invent new visual languages like Cubism.

🖌️ 'Mixed media' simply means using two or more materials (ink, watercolor, collage, marker) in one artwork.

🌈 Complementary colors (opposite on the color wheel) make each other look brighter when placed side by side.

🧩 Artists use both real (tactile) and implied (visual) texture to make flat drawings feel three-dimensional.

✍️ Many unique art styles start from tiny personal rules—like always using a limited palette, a signature mark, or a repeatable texture.

How do you invent and practice a new drawing style by mixing techniques, textures, and colors?

Start by experimenting: combine pencils, inks, watercolors, collage and stamping to discover effects. Decide on three to five "rules" that define your style (e.g., bold outlines, grainy textures, limited palette). Create quick studies to test each rule, then make five finished drawings following those rules. After each piece, reflect on what worked and tweak the rules. Repeat the cycle to refine a consistent, original drawing style.

What materials do I need to invent a new drawing style?

Gather a variety of papers (smooth and textured), graphite pencils, colored pencils, markers, fineliners and a set of watercolors or gouache. Add collage scraps, textured tools (sponges, toothbrushes), pastels or charcoal, masking tape and glue. Optional: a tablet with drawing app. Keep a sketchbook and labels to record techniques and color choices as you test and refine your style.

What ages is inventing a new drawing style suitable for?

This activity suits children 5 and up with age-appropriate adaptations. Ages 5–7 can explore textures and colors with simple prompts and adult help. Ages 8–12 can plan rules and experiment independently. Teens can develop complex visual languages and conceptual constraints. Supervise younger kids with sharp tools and small materials; encourage older kids to journal ideas and critique their five final pieces to deepen learning.

What are the benefits and variations of practicing a new drawing style?

Benefits include creative problem-solving, stronger observation, boosted confidence and improved technical skills from trying diverse media. It teaches intentional decision-making by setting stylistic rules. Variations: limit yourself to two tools for a challenge, choose a single theme (animals, cityscapes), or swap palettes with a friend. Showcase your five drawings in a mini-exhibit or portfolio to celebrate progress.

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Create a new style of drawing

Invent and practice a new drawing style by mixing techniques, textures, and colors; create five original drawings that show your unique artistic rules.

Table of contents

Drawing Apps

Step-by-step guide to invent a new drawing style

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Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

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What you need

Paper, pencil, eraser, coloring materials (crayons markers or colored pencils), paint and a brush or sponge, small texture items like bubble wrap fabric or leaves, tape or glue, scissors

Step 1

Gather all the materials listed and set them on a clear workspace so you can reach everything easily.

Step 2

Write three to five simple rules that will make your new drawing style unique such as how to use lines colors or textures.

Step 3

Choose two different techniques you want to mix in your style and write their names next to your rules.

Step 4

Practice the first technique on a scrap sheet for one minute to get comfortable with the look it makes.

Step 5

Practice the second technique on a scrap sheet for one minute to see how it feels different from the first.

Step 6

Make a small texture stamp by taping a texture item to a piece of cardboard or a sponge so you can print with it.

Step 7

Press your texture stamp into paint or rub it with crayon and make several prints on scrap paper to test how the texture looks.

Step 8

Create your first original drawing following only your rules and using one of your chosen techniques.

Step 9

Create your second original drawing by mixing both techniques while still following your rules.

Step 10

Create your third original drawing and change the colors to explore how color affects your style.

Step 11

Create your fourth original drawing and place texture prints in different spots to see how they change the design.

Step 12

Create your fifth original drawing that combines all your rules techniques textures and color choices into one final piece.

Step 13

Share your five finished drawings on DIY.org.

Help!?

What can we use instead of paint, a sponge, cardboard, or tape if we don't have them?

My texture stamp prints look faint or smudged—what should we check?

How can we adapt this activity for younger or older kids?

How can we enhance or personalize the final set of five drawings?

Watch videos on how to invent a new drawing style

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Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

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Facts about drawing techniques and mixed-media art for kids

🎨 Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque helped popularize mixing collage with paint to invent new visual languages like Cubism.

🖌️ 'Mixed media' simply means using two or more materials (ink, watercolor, collage, marker) in one artwork.

🌈 Complementary colors (opposite on the color wheel) make each other look brighter when placed side by side.

🧩 Artists use both real (tactile) and implied (visual) texture to make flat drawings feel three-dimensional.

✍️ Many unique art styles start from tiny personal rules—like always using a limited palette, a signature mark, or a repeatable texture.