Drawing for Kids
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Drawing for Kids

Children between the ages of six and 12 years-old will benefit greatly from arts and crafts especially drawing. Not only is it an easy art form to master, compared to other mediums, but it is also a mess-free art. Drawing supplies are great to give to children as gifts and since they are relatively inexpensive, they are easy to integrate into after-school activities. Because drawing allows children to express themselves and to develop a new skill, basic supplies are always a safe bet, especially when you don't know the child that well. Here are some pointers as to what to get children depending on their age.

Preschool and Kindergarten

Primary School

Middle School and Older

  • An aspiring artist will enjoy charcoal graphite  or watercolor pencils colored pens  and fine tip markers
  • Art technique books  and detailed "how-to" books are very helpful for kids with a background in art and an interest in taking their work a step further.
  • Quality paper  is a must for all drawing endeavors. The best type to get will be spiral bound  with perforations. It makes it easier to draw and discard or save a picture. The heavier the paper, the better, especially if the child will use markers pastels  or watercolor pencils
  • Watercolor paper can be accompanied by a set of watercolor pencils to make a great gift.
  • Any kid who has a lot of talent or a serious interest in drawing will enjoy art supplies that really tap into his or her interests. Some kids are into realistic portrait drawing, while others love Manga, fantasy, geometric and 3D drawing -- the list is endless. The bottom line is, try and gear gift purchases towards these interests.

Drawing Games and Gift Ideas

Luck of the Draw Game 

Pictionary Junior 

My Art Desk 

Gelly Roll Pen Sets 

Prismacolor Graphite Drawing Set 

Reeves Maxi Colour Box

Alex Toys Art Box 

Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencil Sets 

Fine Art Studio Drawing 

Colored Pencil Drawing Box Set 

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