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Waltzing Whales

Hi friends! Today we are learning about humpback whales and their sweet dance moves then drawing and painting our own watercolor masterpieces using the salt technique. Did you know that whales like to sing and dance? 🐋

Traceables in 3 Easy Steps

If drawing is hard for your learner, make a quick traceable! Traceables can help younger artists build fine motor skills and confidence.

Download "Waltzing Whales" traceable

1. Print it out

Choose a paper size that is slightly smaller than your watercolor paper.

Choose the print size for the traceable
Printed traceable example

2. Shade the back

Flip your traceable over and use a pencil to shade the back. When you hold your paper up to the light, you will be able to see the traceable on the other side.

Shade the back of the traceable with pencil
Double check the back is fully shaded

3. Transfer to watercolor paper

Place your traceable on your watercolor paper with the scribbled side down. Firmly trace over the lines. When you remove the traceable, you will see a faint sketch has transferred over to your watercolor paper. This gives your learner a guide to draw over during class!

Trace over the lines onto watercolor paper
Finished faint sketch transferred onto watercolor paper
paint over your sketch
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The Chandupatla Family
Difficulty: 3

We love this whale drawing . We love the concept of adding slat for the actual effect . And such a cool concept of adding elements like bells shakers and mic :) .

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The Andrikut Family
Difficulty: 2

Waltzing Whales finished masterpiece

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The Adams Family
Difficulty: 3

This was painted by Lillian, age 6, from Texas. She enjoyed adding texture with salt! She named her painting "The blue whale swimming in the sea".

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The Barber Family
Difficulty: 5

“Whispering Whaley”

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The Goodman Family
Difficulty: 5

Waltzing Whales finished masterpiece

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The Paruchuri Family
Difficulty: 5

One time in California watched a killer whale show 🐳

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The Thomas Family
Difficulty: 3

Waltzing Whales finished masterpiece

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The Savoca-Guay Family
Difficulty: 3

Waltzing Whales finished masterpiece

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The Kuefler Family
Difficulty: 3

Here’s an idea for your next tutorial! Peacock 🦚?

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The Tabor Family
Difficulty: 3

Experimenting with salt was so fun!

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