Paint with Markers

Paint with Markers


Create a painting using markers!  This is a great idea for those who want to paint but do not have any paint.  This idea is also great for those just looking to try something new.  Happy painting!

Materials:
Markers (water-soluble not permanent markers)

Something smooth for a paint palette (ideas: a sandwich baggie, a plastic or glass plate, plastic packaging, aluminum foil, Saran Wrap, etc.)

Cup 1/4 full of water

Paint brushes (other options: fingers, Q-tips, a leaf, a sponge, a clothes pin with yarn, a cotton ball, etc.)

Paper (other options: cardboard, the inside of a cereal or cracker box, recycled paper, etc.)

Directions:
1. Create a paint palette by drawing with markers on plastic or foil. I used a sandwich baggie.


2. Dip your paintbrush in water and dissolve one color at a time.  Add more color to your baggie as needed. 


3. Paint with the color you dissolved.  



4. A tip: paint with just water first. Then add color on the wet paper. This will help the color to mix and blend easier. 



5. Continue painting and layering paint until you have completed your painting!

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