Easter Bunny Art Project Mixed Media Newspaper Bunny Collage Easter Art Lesson

In this Easter Mixed Media Bunny Art Project, students create a bunny portrait using newspaper collage, drawing, wax crayon resist and watercolor painting. The finished spring artwork combines texture, color and pattern, and the bunnies look great displayed together as a class.

Students sketch the outline of their bunny, then collage newspaper clippings to form the head and ears. Next they draw the features with black marker and add spring flowers around the bunny. Finally they use wax resist and watercolor, letting the colors blend across the newspaper while the white crayon areas resist the paint for bright highlights. It suits elementary art classes, spring and Easter units, homeschool art and sub plans.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Students really enjoy this art activity, and I would highly recommend it. It’s accessible for hesitant artists while also giving confident students the freedom to add personal touches. I use it every year, always produces one of my favorite pieces of the year!” Fawn M.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Complete lesson plan with teacher guidance and instructional support
• Step-by-step visual drawing guide pages for the bunny, facial features, flowers and background
• Step-by-step technique pages for collaging the newspaper, outlining the drawing and painting
• Printable student step-by-step drawing sheet
• Example artwork poster to introduce the project
• Art rubric for creativity, craftsmanship, effort and completion
• Teacher demonstration guidance pages
• Optional coloring page for early finishers or extra practice

Materials used: pencil and eraser, black permanent marker or fine liner, watercolor paint or paint cakes, wax crayons or oil pastels, paint brush and water, cardstock or watercolor paper, newspaper clippings and a glue stick or white glue.

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students learn how artists combine different materials into one cohesive artwork. They explore collage layering, texture, wax resist painting, watercolor blending and expressive line work, along with the Elements of Art line, shape, color, texture, space and value.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Elementary art teachers, classroom teachers bringing art into their curriculum, homeschool educators and substitute teachers looking for a structured seasonal art lesson.

How do I teach it?

Introduce the project with the example artwork poster, guide students through the step-by-step drawing, demonstrate the newspaper collage technique, and finish with wax crayon and watercolor. You can project, print or demonstrate from the pages.

How long does it take?

Most classes finish in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, class length, skill level, teaching style and time spent on each stage.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★ “This is so cute for eater and my students loved doing it! If you have extra newspapers or magazines in your school you only need a couple of pages. the watercolour brings it all together. Thanks” TeachingwithMissPrall

★★★★ “My students really enjoyed this resource and using thinking skills.” Beth M.

★★★★ “Super simple! The slides were easy for my students to understand and they turn out so cute!” Jessica H.

★★★★ “Turned out so nice!” Ashley P.

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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 the clip art as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and 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