Draw With Dustin

The calendar says Halloween…
…but the crayons say Christmas. 🎃🎅

This week one of my young artists proudly announced,
“I’m drawing Santa!”

And somehow we ended up with this.
A red-and-white Darth Vader.
The holly-jolliest Sith in the galaxy.

I guess it’s officially that magical time of year when pumpkins and peppermint collide!

✨ See more classroom art magic at TheCrayonKingdom.com

🖤🎨 After Dark Creature Art & Drawing Club — Freaky Fridays for Young Artists!

When the lights dim and the crayons come out, our classroom transforms into a cozy creature lab — full of giggles, glowing eyes, and brave young artists inventing the silliest monsters you’ve ever seen.

Our After Dark Creature Art & Drawing Club is a Friday-night favorite for kids who love imagination with a twist of spooky fun (ages 7–12). Each week, we dream up brand-new creatures — from mischievous ghosts to gentle giants — while learning real drawing techniques along the way.

✨ It’s playful, creative, and perfectly weird — just the way art should be.

Join us for the next Freaky Friday here:
👉 After Dark Creature Art & Drawing Club on Outschool
https://outschool.com/classes/after-dark-creature-art-and-drawing-club-freaky-fridays-for-young-artists-C76mhAfW?usid=qA1G7fA1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

After Dark Creature Art and Drawing Club: Freaky Fridays for Young Artists! | Small Online Class for Ages 7-12 A spooky-but-safe Friday night art club where young artists draw mysterious creatures, myths, and cryptids. Each week blends storytelling, sketching, and creativity for a fun “after dark” art adventure full of imagination and discovery.

Meet the Cosmic Dog.
He’s got the swirl of a galaxy in his belly, an infrared aura rippling off his fur, and a very serious case of magic hands.

I think he’s been watching too many Doctor Strange movies—those paws are mid-jazz-hand-spell-cast, like he’s opening a portal with nothing but finger flair and cosmic confidence. And honestly? It’s working. His whole body spirals like a space-time doorway, starting at the chest and spinning outward in loops of light.

The idea came from one of my students: “Draw a dog with all the colors of the universe.” So I grabbed my markers, started with some light blue circles, and let the universe take the lead.

Now he’s here. Rippling. Swirling. Staring into your soul with whirlpool eyes and a tail that stretches into the stars.

In the Crayon Kingdom, we don’t just use crayons—we use whatever tool helps the magic show up. This week it was markers. Next week? Could be pencils. Could be pudding. (Hopefully not pudding.)

What should we draw next?
And what would you name this galaxy dog?

🎨✨ Surprise! A Special Drawing Activity Sheet from The Crayon King! ✨🎨

Hey, World Builders! 👑🖍️

I have a special treat for you—your very own Sketch & Color Adventure Page! This is the first in a fun new series designed to help you practice your line confidence, experiment with colors, and just have fun drawing!

📜 How to Use It:

1️⃣ Sketch – Start by lightly sketching on the drawing. Don’t worry about making it perfect—just have fun following the lines!

2️⃣ Color – Bring your drawing to life with colors! Use crayons, markers, colored pencils—whatever you like!

3️⃣ Outline – Once you’re happy with your colors, trace your favorite sketch lines with a dark color to make your art POP off the page!

✅ Print it out as many times as you’d like to practice and improve!

✅ Share the fun with younger siblings or family members—coloring together is always more fun!

✅ If you want, post your finished page with the hashtag, —I’d love to see it! 🎉

Enjoy, and happy drawing! 🖍️✨

🎨 Discover the 3-Step Crayon Method for a Festive Drawing! 🐾⛄

Want to bring a winter scene to life? In my latest post, I share the 3-step drawing method to create a festive cat in a Santa hat building a tiny snowman by an ice fishing hole. 🎅✨

🖍️ What you’ll find:
• How to break down your drawing into easy steps
• Tips for adding color and texture with crayons
• Inspiration to spark your creativity

📅 Ready to try it? Check out the post and start your next masterpiece!
👉 https://drawwithdustin.com/blog/the-crayon-king-blog/how-to-draw-a-festive-cat-and-snowman-a-fun-easy-crayon-art-tutorial

💬 Tell me in the comments: What holiday scene would YOU love to draw?

How to Draw a Festive Cat and Snowman: A Fun, Easy Crayon Art Tutorial! The Art of Layers: A Big Cat, a Tiny Snowman, and the Magic of CrayonsOn a snowy lake’s edge, a big, fluffy cat—white, orange, and tan—is hard at work. Wearing a Santa-style scarf and hat, the cat carefully sculpts a tiny snowman with its dainty paws...

🎅 Uh-Oh, Dog Man! Who’s Watching Through the Window? 🍪

What happens when Dog Man, dressed as Santa, sneaks a bite of Santa’s cookies? Chief, in full elf costume, storms into the room yelling, “Hey, those are Santa’s!” Molly looks up in shock, clearly knowing better… and outside the frosty window, the big man himself—Santa Claus—is watching! And let’s just say, he’s not impressed. 😬

This hilariously festive crayon drawing came to life in one of my classes, where we started with a simple idea: Dog Man dressed as Santa Claus. But thanks to my students’ creativity, the story grew into this wild and funny holiday scene!

🎨 Want to spark your imagination like this?
In my drawing classes, every idea matters—no story is too silly, and no drawing is too wild. Together, we create fun, colorful adventures like Dog Man’s holiday mishap.

📅 Join us for creative fun your kids will love!
👉 https://outschool.com/classes/dog-man-drawing-adventures-fun-live-art-club-with-the-crayon-king-u4LXjf5a?usid=qA1G7fA1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

💬 Let’s keep the story going! Tell me in the comments:
• Does Dog Man try to explain himself to Santa?
• Does Chief save the day?
• Or does Molly have the best plan yet?

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