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Daddy Portraits

June 16, 2012 by Barbara Rucci 1 Comment

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painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

Being a good dad is a hard job, and can often go unappreciated. This year, the kids spent some time painting a portrait of their dad and writing him a special note to let him know that he really is one of the best.

painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

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Supplies needed:

~ Watercolor paper (11 x 15)

~ Pencils or Sharpies

~ Watercolors

painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

painting portraits of their dad for Father's Day

I like the way my oldest took her time and glanced over at her dad while drawing to make sure she got it right. I like how my middle used a black outline and colored in her background. And I like how my youngest chose a special skin color and used his dad’s favorite colors.

Happy Father’s Day!!!

xo, Bar

 

Filed Under: Open-ended Crafts for Kids Tagged With: painting, Father's Day, portraits

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  1. Growth Table says:
    September 5, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    […] to share a space and supplies, bickering ensues. When I give my kids an assignment, like painting portraits or drawing a birthday card, I often send them to three different spaces because the number one […]

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