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How to Draw Saint Anthony

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Anthony (with the Child Jesus) step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​​
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens
Paper
Pencil

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates and Blick Art Materials Affiliate programs.)

How to Draw Saint Charles Lwanga

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Charles Lwanga step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens

Paper

Pencil

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates and Blick Art Materials Affiliate programs.)

How to Paint the Holy Spirit for Pentecost

In today’s tutorial, I demonstrate how to draw and paint the Holy Spirit for Pentecost. Watercolors are the perfect medium for this project because they encourage us to go with the flow (much like the Holy Spirit)!

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Suggested Supplies:

Strathmore Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3x12ODo

Arches Hot Press Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3RfGU7v

Crayola Washable Watercolors https://amzn.to/3x1X0JU

Winsor and Newton Watercolors https://amzn.to/3qi5MzK

Master’s Touch Watercolors https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Supplies/Watercolor-Painting/Watercolor-Paint—48-Piece-Set/p/80881200

Winsor and Newton Colourless Masking Fluid https://amzn.to/3qi5ZTy

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

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

Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3

Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bleed Proof White Ink https://amzn.to/3HpqF4H

Other supplies mentioned:

Posca White Paint Pen https://amzn.to/44fHw3P

White Gouache https://amzn.to/40SqZjt

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates and Blick Art Materials Affiliate programs.)

How to Make an Ascension of Jesus Flip Book

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to make a flip book of Jesus ascending into Heaven! Back when I first re-launched my YouTube channel, this was one of the first lesson ideas I brainstormed and I’m so happy to finally be able to share it with you.

Back when I was a K-12 art teacher, flip books were always a hit lesson! Young kids can grasp the concepts and older tweens and teens can really get creative with it.

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Supplies needed:

Post It Notes: https://amzn.to/40xeQ3j

Pencil

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love.)

How to Draw an Easy Mini Mary

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw an easy Mini Mary step-by-step. Perfect for little artists! We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies.


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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: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love.)

How to Draw Divine Mercy Jesus

Divine Mercy Sunday is the 2nd Sunday of Easter. In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Divine Mercy Jesus step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

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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
Watercolor Crayons https://amzn.to/3z87hF5 or https://amzn.to/42MVz00

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates and Blick Art Materials Affiliate programs.)

DIY Paper Easter Lilies

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to make some simple paper calla lilies for Easter. Create one or a full bouquet! Makes a cute table decoration for your Easter brunch. You can even surprise a fellow parishioner at mass on Easter Sunday with a handmade lily!

Supplies needed:

Optional Paper Lily Template (Free!)

Paper Calla Lily Stencil: Fold the paper in half and cut to create 6 lilies


Paper (letter sized 8.5×11″ can create about 6 lilies)
Green construction paper https://amzn.to/3n9zatu
Yellow and green crayons https://amzn.to/40AqKtQ
Yellow and green pipe cleaners https://amzn.to/3nkSjZF
Glue stick https://amzn.to/3LP47h5

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates and Blick Art Materials Affiliate programs.)

Simple Ash Wednesday + Lent Craft

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how you can make a simple cross using masking tape and your favorite art supply. This is a great Catholic craft for Lent. It’s adaptable for all ages and materials.

Supplies needed:

Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3
Paper (something thick is preferable, but computer paper will work too) Strathmore Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3x12ODo
General’s Graphite Powder
Charcoal (compressed drawing sticks)
Pentel Oil Pastels https://www.dickblick.com/products/pentel-oil-pastels/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=20020-1209
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​​https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI
Crayola Washable Watercolors https://amzn.to/3x1X0JU
Master’s Touch Watercolors https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Supplies/Watercolor-Painting/Watercolor-Paint—48-Piece-Set/p/80881200

(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 advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. She is also a member of the Blick Art Materials Affiliate Program.)

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

(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 advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)

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

(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 advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)