At one time, I discouraged my children from drawing on their bodies with markers. Now, I allow them to do it as a form of creative expression. Washable markers make cleanup easy and the activity ...

Introduction Have you ever wished your drawings would come alive and the stick figures or objects on your paper could move around? It’s not as impossible as it sounds! In this activity you will make ...

The author's children (not pictured) are allowed to draw on their bodies with markers, as long as they aren't about to leave the house.Elena Kurkutova/Getty Images At one time, I discouraged my ...

Creating your own characters is one of the most gratifying things you can do as an artist. It’s a great way to solidify the various thoughts and concepts that can be churning around in your mind when ...

My kids, 3 and 5, sometimes get a little wild with markers. They turn craft time into body art time, and honestly, I'm okay with that. The first few times it happened, I was somewhat reluctant. I knew ...