Do you know a child who wants to learn to draw or paint? Perhaps your child loves art, and you want to encourage that interest, but you just don’t know where to begin. Maybe you're ready to start drawing, too. Then this site is for you.

At Art Made Easy, I’ll take you step by step through what you need to know to help your children create their own works of art. We’ll talk about different types of media available, and I’ll show you the effects that even children can achieve with them.

I’ll also tell you what you need to buy to get them started, from the very young to older students, and provide you with price estimates so you’ll know what to expect before you go to the store. You’ll find free lessons to try with them, and along the way, I’ll explain the various art terms to you.

"Flamingos and Flowers" by Alicia (Hogansville, Georgia, USA)

How old (or young) should a child be before starting art? As a mom and an art teacher, I’ve found that any age is a great age to begin creating. My son was drawing little circles when he was just a year old, and Grandma Moses didn't begin her painting career until she was in her seventies! The complexity of the artwork will vary according to the age of the artist, of course, but a face composed of a circle and two big eyes by a toddler can be as much of an accomplishment as a fine oil portrait by an adult. Just keep it in perspective and continue to encourage your child, and self-confidence will grow.

But I’m not artistically inclined, you say. Drawing may not come naturally, but it’s a skill that can be learned. The tips and lessons on this site are meant to be studied and tried together with your child – you can learn to draw, too! Remember, as with anything new that you learn to do, you improve with practice. So get busy creating art -- and have fun!