Some may think there’s no big difference between drawing pens and papers for kids, but I beg to differ. My research this year for finding cartoon drawing tools that I could get excited about brought me to this combination – Stabilo Markers and Artist’s Loft Drawing paper. The markers are amazing as they have nice fat tips that are easy to work with, come in many great colors, AND are reported to work for up to 5 months with no cap on! I also love the fact that the caps are clear so getting them mismatched is no longer an issue. I found mine at Aaron Bros. but you can get them through Amazon.com too.As for paper, I previously just used card stock paper from Staples, but found that the finish got a little fuzzy sometimes. This Artist’s Loft Drawing Pad paper from Michaels’ has a smooth finish, is just heavy enough to handle erasing, and I think is even less expensive than my Staples option.
My three characters were created with a CD size circle for their head, and finished with small bodies. Step by step tutorials are coming soon as these were a hit with my students, even the young kinders.
Discloser: Though Michaels has comped me many products and services this year, this post was not solicited by them.
