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Drawing Ideas for Kids #22 How to Draw Lips

A student was showing me some of his amazing drawings the other day.  He had created some fantastic creatures and some one-of-a-kind worlds.  You could see that he was unlocking a whole world of creativity.  I was blown away.  

 Drawing ideas for kids is about making drawing fun and carefree for kids.  Between the ages of 7-10, many students shut down artistically because they can't make realistic looking drawings, but art and drawings are needs.  Kids need an outlet for their creativity or it can dry up.  Drawing creatures and aliens is one way for students to have a more carefree attitude towards drawing.  Believe it or not, many students get scared of drawing when they are view themselves as unsuccessful at it.  These are ideas I use in the classroom that help get kids creating again.


 With students taking more and more tests, the need to keep their spirits alive with drawing is greater than ever.  Drawing Ideas for Kids are classroom tested ideas that get kids drawing again.  The simple quick tips build confidence and success.  

 Don't let someone steal your creativity from you.  Draw!  Draw!  Draw!  Here is a great quick art idea about drawing lips, tongues and faces.  Steal the trick and use it!

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