Compass Painting – A Fun and Easy Art Lesson for Kids with School Paint
- FAS | Fine Art Supplies
- Mar 21
- 1 min read
Compass Painting:
Today, we’re going to create bright, colourful designs using a simple tool—a compass! Kids will love this painting idea because it’s easy, fun, and creates fantastic patterns. Plus, it’s a great way to explore shapes and colour blending.
Inspired by http://www.housingaforest.com/compass-painting/
What You’ll Need:
A pencil compass
A thin paintbrush
Bright tempera like FAS Super Tempera or school paints
A palette or small cups for mixing paint
Thick paper or card
A cloth for wiping the brush
A container of water
Steps to Create Compass Paintings:
Set up the compass – Insert a thin paintbrush into the pencil holder of the compass where the pencil would normally go.
Dip the brush in paint – Choose a bright colour and dip the tip of the brush into the paint. Not too much, just enough to glide smoothly.
Draw circles – Place the compass point on the paper and carefully draw a circle using the paintbrush instead of a pencil.
Layer the colours – Try using different colours inside each other to create a rainbow or abstract effect.
Experiment with patterns – Overlap circles, mix colours, or add dots and lines to make the artwork unique.
Let it dry – Once finished, leave the painting to dry completely before displaying.
Compass Painting
This simple yet creative activity helps children learn about shapes, colour mixing, and brush control. Compass painting is a brilliant way to explore art in a new and exciting way!
Give it a go and see what amazing designs your students or kids can create.
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