Watercolor Ocean Scene

There is something magical about watercolor pencils. When my children use them they are anticipating the final step the entire time -- the step when their drawing comes to life with a little bit of water. I thought an ocean scene would be perfect for this magical art experience.
How we did it:
Materials List
- watercolor pencils
- watercolor paper
- water
- paint brush
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We have been reading a lot of ocean books lately, so this painting was very exciting for my five-year old to work on. She brought out a few of her books to use as a reference while drawing.
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She began to draw the ocean and all that she imagined to be in it. She loves to use watercolor pencils because they make her feel so grown up!
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Her drawing came out beautifully, but there was much more to come.
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As she started to paint over her drawing with water, her eyes lit up and the picture really became a beautiful ocean in her sweet eyes.
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It's amazing how a few simple materials and a sweet child's imagination can make such a beautiful piece of art work. This is one I'll be saving for sure!