Watercolor Crayon Art for Kids

2 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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Watch as your kids are amazed when their watercolor crayon art comes to life! My kids thought it was pretty amazing how the crayon resisted the watercolor paints. The wax in the crayon repels the water and lets you paint right over it. Create a magic picture with white crayon or use regular crayons; both versions create a stunning piece of artwork.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Grab a piece of watercolor paper and cut in half. We originally used the entire piece of paper, however I think they are too large for kids. Cut the watercolor paper into smaller pieces; in half or quarters.

Step
2

There are two methods you can use for the watercolor crayon resist art; the first is using white crayons. The white crayon is magic for the kids in a sense when their artwork comes to life after they watercolor over their white crayon picture. The second technique is to use regular crayons. Have your kids draw a picture using crayons on their watercolor paper. Pro Tip! Explain that every area covered in crayon will "resist" the watercolor paints.

Step
3

Using watercolor paint, paint over the crayon drawing on your paper.

Step
4

Let the watercolor paintings dry then have your kids hang up their piece of art.

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