13c — Wild Hair Art
God Knows Every Detail About Us —
Everyone has a wild hair day now and then!
Here is a fun art project that celebrates God’s magnificent ability to know every detail about us and yet still love us — even on those less-than-perfect, crazy, wild hair days. (This is an art project originally shared on the internet by Art Instructor Janis from upstate New York.)
Art Supplies:
Blank watercolor paper
Pencil with eraser
Black Sharpie (Permanent Ink)
Watercolor paints and brush
Instructions:
- Draw a simple large cup in the middle of your paper with two handles — one on each side. This will be your face and ears.
- Draw 2 eyes, a nose, and mouth on the front of the cup. (If you need help drawing a face for your art project, watch the helpful video by Art Teacher Paul Priestly below.)
- Draw curly cues on the top of the cup for bangs.
- Draw different lines going up, out, and down around the cup — make some straight, some curvy, some zigzagged, some like train tracks.
- Decorate the lines with different shapes.
- Trace your drawing with a black permanent marker. Let it dry.
- Paint the whole drawing with vivid watercolors.
My Prayer
Dearest Father, I don’t need to be afraid, because you know all about me and love me still — even on those less-than-perfect, crazy, wild hair days. Thank you so much. Amen.
Suggestion:
Write out Jesus’ words in Luke 12:6,7 and attach it to your painting as a reminder of God’s detailed love for you.
