Create a beautiful winter-themed watercolor painting of a polar bear using fun abstract line art techniques!
This art project is perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels, with easy-to-use polar bear templates.
Using the black crayon for their line work, kids’ will discover how the black crayon works like magic; helping colors swirl and blend while making the polar bear artwork truly special.
This polar bear painting idea encourages creativity and playfulness with colors, giving kids the freedom to imagine and create their very own abstract painting.
Kids’ can take this Winter art project a step further by following our Easy Polar Bear Drawing Tutorial to draw their very own Polar Bear!
Or mix up the templates and use our Tape Resist Penguin and Polar Bear outlines to create different designs. This could work really as a bulletin board display idea within a classroom setting.
Abstract Line Art
Creating line art is a great way for kids to learn about proportions and shapes while improving the control of their hands and fingers.
Our polar bear design not only helps to develop concentration and focus but also encourages children to freely try out different patterns and styles.
This activity encourages kids to express themselves creatively, boosting their confidence as they explore their artistic side.
Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about polar bears and the Arctic while having an enjoyable time painting
How to Create a Watercolor Painting of a Polar Bear with Abstract Line art
Materials
- White Card Stock or Mixed Media Paper for Printing
- Watercolor Paint Palette
- Black and White Crayons
- Paint Brushes
- Polar Bear Templates (members will need to login to access the template).
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Written Step-by-Step Polar Bear Watercolor Painting Tutorial
Step 1: Abstract Line Work
The blank polar bear template is different into a few distinct sections: the head, legs, body and hind legs.
Use a black crayon to draw swirly lines and shapes within each section of the polar bear.
Once each section is full with black swirly lines, draw some secret ‘magic’ lines with a white crayon.
As the crayon works as a resist material, the line will repel the watercolor paint and ‘magically’ reveal itself upon contact.
Step 2: Paint the Polar Bear
Use watercolor paints to color in the polar bear.
Encourage the Arty Crafty to think about their color choices and perhaps suggest Wintry hues such as blue, pink and purple as options within their painting.
Step 3: Add some Splatter Detailing
Soak a paintbrush with watercolor paint and tap it gently against another brush to produce splatter effects around the finished watercolor polar bear painting.
The abstract polar bear painting is complete! I hope your Arty Crafty Kids love recreating this concept at home or within the classroom.
For more Winter-themed arts and crafts fun, take a look at our Snowy Owl Painting, Sponge Paint Winter Tree Art and our forever popular, 3D Polar Bear Craft!
Download the Watercolor Polar Bear Templates
This download includes two polar bear templates:
One with pre-drawn abstract line art for coloring and another divided into key areas, inspiring Arty Crafty Kids to invent their unique abstract lines within the polar bear design.
