Art Project For Kids: How To Draw A Winter Cardinal

This video tutorial guides viewers through drawing and coloring a winter cardinal. It begins with tips on composition, followed by a step-by-step drawing process. The tutorial emphasizes balancing the composition with additional branches and provides detailed instructions on coloring the cardinal using oil pastels. The video concludes with techniques for creating a winter sky background and adding finishing touches to the artwork.

Why is it important to avoid placing the cardinal in the center of the paper?

• To avoid using too much paper

• To make the drawing easier to color

• To ensure the cardinal is the largest element

• To make the drawing look more dynamic

What shape is used to sketch the body of the cardinal?

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Oval

• Square

How are the cardinal's claws described in the drawing process?

• Like straight lines

• Like little bananas

• Like small triangles

• Like tiny circles

What is the purpose of adding additional branches in the drawing?

• To balance the composition

• To fill up the entire paper

• To make the cardinal look smaller

• To make the drawing more colorful

Why should you avoid adding too much background detail when focusing on the cardinal?

• To make the drawing easier to erase

• To use fewer colors

• To keep the focus on the cardinal

• To save time

What is the recommended technique for coloring with oil pastels?

• Using long strokes

• Using short strokes close together

• Using circular motions

• Using a single color

How can you blend oil pastels effectively?

• By using a brush

• By using water

• By layering a lighter color over a darker one

• By rubbing with a cloth

What should you do to avoid smearing oil pastels while coloring?

• Rest your hand on the paper

• Use a fixative spray

• Use a ruler

• Turn the paper around

What is the final step to smooth out the oil pastels?

• Apply a layer of varnish

• Rub with a paper towel

• Use a hairdryer

• Use a wet brush

What colors are used to create the winter sky background?

• Different shades of red

• Different shades of yellow

• Different shades of blue

• Different shades of green