Category Archives: Tutorials

How to Draw a Shepherd

In this tutorial, I walk you through how to draw a shepherd step by step. All you need is a pencil, paper, and something to color with. This tutorial is part of my Nativity drawing series.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

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How to make an origami Advent wreath

Tired of Advent candles that end up looking like a hot mess? You never have to worry about wax spills, fire hazards, or forgetting to buy candles with this easy to fold origami Advent wreath. If you’re new to origami, I feel like this wreath has simple to follow steps. If you have ever folded a paper airplane, a lot of these steps will feel familiar to you.

I used construction paper, but any kind of paper will do.

Supplies needed:

Origami paper or Construction Paper (1 green 9×9”, 3 purple 4.5×4.5”, 1 pink 4.5×4.5”, 4 yellow 2.25×2.25”) https://amzn.to/3GL5Std

Glue Stick https://amzn.to/3OicUam

Posca Pen (optional) https://amzn.to/3EKuf8N

How to Draw an Angel

In this tutorial, I walk you through how to draw an angel step by step. All you need is a pencil, paper, and something to color with.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

Nativity Series

This Advent, I’m going to be walking you through how to draw different figures from the Nativity scene. I already have drawing tutorials of Mary and Joseph and throughout Advent we’ll also learn how to draw an angel, shepherd, the 3 wise men, and Baby Jesus.

Each tutorial demonstrates how to draw these biblical figures with a paper and pencil. You can color it with your favorite art supplies!

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

(Note: Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn adver

How to Draw Joseph

Today we’re drawing St. Joseph step-by-step using simple lines and shapes. All you need are a piece of paper, a pencil, and something to color with.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

How to Draw Mary

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Mary step-by-step! I use simple lines and shapes and try to break it down as simply as possible. All you need are a piece of paper, a pencil, and something to color with.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

How to Draw Jesus

In the following tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Jesus with simple lines and shapes. All you need are a pencil, paper, and something to color with!

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

Easy Origami Skull Memento Mori

Happy Halloween! In today’s tutorial, you will learn how to fold a simple origami skull memento mori for All Souls’ Day. Memento mori is Latin for “Remember you will die.” It’s meant to be a visual reminder of our mortality and isn’t meant to be a morbid thing. The skull can be simple black and white, or you can decorate it for Dia de los Muertos.

Suggested Supplies:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Paper

Scissors (if needed)

Glue Stick

How to Make Your Own Saint Medals

Today, I walk you through how to make your own saint medals out of Shrinky Dinks. Shrinky Dinks are a fun shrinkable plastic. I’m including a saint medal template that you can use to plan out your design. It’s best to draw your design on regular paper first and then trace it onto your Shrinky Dink paper.

Supplies needed:

Shrinky Dinks Frosted Ruff ‘n Ready https://amzn.to/3Ur0BeA

Paper (Free Saint Medal template at amyheyse.com)

Pencil

Scissors

Hole Punch

String or jump ring and chain

Colored pencils https://amzn.to/3dzVyYH

Prismacolor Pencils https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-premier-colored-pencils/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=20508-1209

Learn to Paint a Simple Monstrance

In today’s video, I walk you through how to draw and paint a simple monstrance. I use gold watercolor paint on black paper, but you could also use gold acrylics, gold sharpies, crayons, pastels, etc.

Suggested Supplies:

Black Paper

White Colored Pencil

QoR Watercolor Iridescent Gold https://amzn.to/3x1jw5r

Trekell Synthetic Watercolor Paintbrush Set https://amzn.to/3TKBYsV

Water