Learn How To Paint R2-D2 kids!

I am so glad that R2-D2 was himself again by the end of the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. Star Wars isn't the same without him.  

My kids love R2-D2 and I wanted to provide an art lesson that would be easy enough for kids. This is a super fun R2-D2  a little less advanced then this R2-D2 lesson and this time we let the paint drip instead of splash. It is basic and simplified for around ages 9+.  

Exploring artists ages 6-8 would be able to do this painting if the R2-D2 was drawn for them and they just needed to paint it in with watercolors and let it drip. 

Ready To Create Your Own!?
You need these supplies...

Crayola 24ct Watercolor Colored Pencils 
Water Color Paints 
Paint Brush Set 
Watercolor Paper 
Light Box -Optional
Palette
​Water
Paper Towels
Apron or Art Smock

You can also find all the supplies together, ready to go, at the Createful Art Store. ​​​

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Let's get started!

Steps

1. Draw R2D2 - Trace the top portion of  R2-D2 using a watercolor pencil on your watercolor paper and using a window or light-box to help you.  
2. Paint Blue- Use a primary blue or cobalt blue and a  small flat top brush and paint the sections of R2D2 that are blue. 
3. Paint black and grey of sections of R2-D2
4. Add drips and splashes-Put a lot of water and pigment on your brush for splash marks and drips. 
5. Paint red light-Fill in the circle at the top of R2D2 and let it drip. 

Don’t worry about it being perfect, just make sure you have fun doing it! 
If you keep practicing you will keep getting better!

I hope you had fun creating with me. Come Join the Party and get more creative!

Leave me a comment, what did you think about this lesson?  I hope you enjoyed it.
See you next time!

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