Easter Chick Art Lesson Easter Chick Drawing Wax Resist Painting Art Project

This Easter Chick Wax Resist Art Lesson teaches drawing, pattern design and watercolor painting in one project. Students draw an adorable baby chick surrounded by colorful Easter eggs and explore the wax resist painting technique.

It is made for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers adding seasonal art, homeschool families and substitute teachers. It suits Easter art activities, spring art lessons, elementary art classes and seasonal classroom displays, and builds drawing confidence, pattern design, color exploration and mixed media skills.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “This was an excellent art project! I loved how easily each step was broken down into pieces. The kiddos loved it, and they turned out wonderfully!” Parker A.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Easter Chick Wax Resist Lesson Plan with teacher instructions and lesson guidance
• Step-by-Step Directed Drawing Worksheets for drawing the baby chick with simple shapes
• Guided Drawing Steps for adding decorative Easter eggs around the chick
• Drawing Instructions for adding patterns and design details to the eggs and composition
• Printable Student Reference Pages
• Example Artwork Page to introduce the project
• Teacher Guidance explaining the wax resist technique and how to demonstrate it
• Printable Assessment Rubric for creativity, effort, craftsmanship and completion

HOW TO USE IT

Introduce the lesson with the example artwork and guide students through the directed drawing steps. Students sketch the chick with simple shapes, add decorative Easter eggs, patterns and background details, and outline their drawing with marker. They add wax color with crayons or oil pastels, then paint watercolor across the background and eggs. The wax repels the paint, so the linework and colors stay bold while the washes create a bright spring background.

Materials: pencil and eraser, black marker or fine liner, crayons or oil pastels, watercolor paint or diluted tempera paint, paint brushes and water, and thicker drawing paper or cardstock.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Elementary art teachers, classroom teachers adding seasonal art activities, homeschool families and substitute teachers looking for a structured spring art lesson.

How should I teach it?

Show the example artwork, guide students through the directed drawing steps, demonstrate the wax resist technique, and let students experiment with pattern design and watercolor painting.

How long does it take?

Most classrooms complete it in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, class length, skill level and how detailed students make their drawings and painting.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine (October 2025). She designs visual art lessons used by teachers and homeschool families around the world. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (9)

★★★★ “Cute Easter project; students enjoyed it. Product was as described.” Maddie R.

★★★★ “Great resource, thank you!” teacher T.

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★★★★ “My students loved this resource. Provided a good amount of guidance during the steps so it was not difficult for any of them to follow.” Tiny T.

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