{"id":43978,"date":"2020-07-31T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/?p=43978"},"modified":"2026-01-02T06:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:36:55","slug":"watercolor-oil-pastel-planet-mars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/watercolor-oil-pastel-planet-mars\/","title":{"rendered":"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I love doing new <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/space-activities-printables\/\">space projects<\/a>. We love adding them to our growing collection. And today we are adding Mars to the list.<\/p>\n<p>This is a great mix art project which we love. You have watercolors and oil pastels together to make this a fun painting project.<\/p>\n<p>These planet projects have been one of the favorites on the site. It is fun to see how different each one can be.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \">\n<\/div>\n<p>The Watercolor and Oil Pastel Planet Mars is a great addition to our <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/space-activities-printables\/\">space activities<\/a> on the site.<\/p>\n<p>After watching the launch of the new Mars rover, Perseverance. We decided we would have a space day. And I love just dropping and doing these themed days.<\/p>\n<p>We started by reading the book <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1442484268\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=1442484268&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=f27b8a8862151057c6a5fbea678e158b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mousetronaut Goes to Mars (Paula Wiseman Books)<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=3dinos-20&#038;l=am2&#038;o=1&#038;a=1442484268\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/>. We have loved this book for years. And it is still fun to read. What do you think a trip to Mars would be like?<\/p>\n<p>We also looked up online different pictures of Mars. We noticed that Mars has several different views. We loved that each of us could do our own Mars and not be the same.<\/p>\n<h2>What art supplies you need for the Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel Mars<\/h2>\n<p>This is the complete list of all the items we used to make this art project. I always get asked what did you use and this is an easy list to use.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canson-Watercolor-Cover-Sheets-White\/dp\/B09NQY86G1?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=1bc0a6942646d1a966ef39a92d605b17&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">watercolor paper<\/a> with circle drawn on it<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AROIC-Watercolor-Different-Beginners-Children\/dp\/B08C7XF63J?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=ca5c6c8c2e392b90d0dbf9b125d821f6&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">watercolors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Pastels-Supplies-Activities-Assorted\/dp\/B00006IEFP?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=a762f280446505ac4a55f7f1e974f5f2&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">oil pastels<\/a><\/li>\n<li>pencil<\/li>\n<li>glue<\/li>\n<li>scissors<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sharpie-Oil-Based-Paint-Markers-Medium\/dp\/B00KWTM7E6?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=f25bd74cbf61c5814d8824337aa6f3ac&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">white sharpie paint marker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gold-Glitter-Cardstock-Scrapbooking-Decorations\/dp\/B095JLDFSG?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=68d1b5a988792da6a2e6c0a32080eae4&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black glitter cardstock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07PPKQZ7B\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B07PPKQZ7B&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=c1a9d1b11be516e72729e9f680a32f44\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">large paint brush<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars1.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \">\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to make the Watercolor and Oil Pastel Planet Mars<\/h2>\n<p>You start off with the oil pastels on the watercolor paper. We use watercolor paper because it has a great texture to it. It will leave little spaces as you color that work great for the next step. We used black and white for the oil pastels to get the features of the planet.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars2.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Next, we started the painting part of our art project. We used watercolors for this before it can fill in the holes left from the oil pastels and you can mix the different colors together as you paint. We used a mix of reds and orange colors while we painted.<\/p>\n<p>We used a larger painting brush than what is in the watercolor paint set to make painting the larger area easier.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars3.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>After we got through with our painting we put it aside for to dry.<\/p>\n<p>Then we took out the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007160LQ4\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B007160LQ4&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=0d4020c96fcfe03c0bc896fb39a9252c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black glitter cardstock<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=3dinos-20&#038;l=am2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B007160LQ4\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> cardstock and use the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0026HL1EO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B0026HL1EO&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=ec683635784bfe5f14c59134b6ab2286\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">white sharpie paint marker<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=3dinos-20&#038;l=am2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B0026HL1EO\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> to paint stars in the sky.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars4.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We cut out the planet after waiting for it to dry a little bit. The watercolor does dry faster than using paints.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars5.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \">\n<\/div>\n<p>And finally, we put glued our planet on the black glitter cardstock. As your planet starts to dry if you see the paper rolling up then place something on top to keep it flat.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars6.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \">\n<\/div>\n<h2>Here is a look at our final planet Mars<\/h2>\n<p><div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars7.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars8.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars9.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. You have fun with different ages level doing the same art project- 3Dinosaurs.com  #3dinosaurs \"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Check out these other great space crafts and printables<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/torn-paper-planets\/\">Torn Paper Planets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/space-theme-wreath\/\">Space Theme Wreath<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/fun-to-make-washi-tape-moon\/\">Washi Tape Moon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/space-activities-pack-prewriting-shapes-abcs-and-numbers\/\">Space Activities Pack<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/sequencing-space-planets-moon\/\">Sequencing Sets for Space Themes: The Planets &#038; The Moon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/phases-moon-wreath\/\">Phases Of the Moon Wreath<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/process-art-watercolor-moon\/\">Watercolor Moon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/watercolor-oil-pastel-night-sky\/\">Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel Night Sky<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/planets-easy-reader-book\/\">Order of the Planets Easy Reader Book<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/making-constellations\/\">Making Constellations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/easy-galaxy-oil-pastel-painting\/\">Easy Galaxy Oil Pastel Painting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out all the fun <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/space-activities-printables\/\">Space Activities &#038; Printables <\/a> on 3 Dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/space-activities-printables\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/10-2025\/space-printables-activities-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Space Activities &#038; Printables - 3Dinosaurs.com\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Cassie &#8211; 3Dinosaurs.com<\/p>\n<p><div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2020\/watercolor-oilpastel-mars0.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor &#038; Oil Pastel: Planet Mars for kids - easy mix art projects for kids to do for the planet Mars. 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