Drawing Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate
Drawing worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level art practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Creative Drawing Activities for Young Artists
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate Level
Instructions: Explore the world of art through drawing! This worksheet will guide you through various drawing activities, helping you develop your skills in using colour, pattern, and shape. Let's get creative!
Drawing with Shapes
Use the shapes provided to create a picture. Think about how you can combine circles, squares, and triangles to make something new, like a house or a robot. Draw your picture in the space below.
Draw your picture here:
Colour Mixing Adventure
Learn how to mix primary colours to create new colours. Use your crayons or paints to fill in the circles with the correct colours. Mix red and blue to make purple, blue and yellow to make green, and red and yellow to make orange.
Pattern Design
Create a repeating pattern using the shapes below. Think about how you can repeat colours and shapes to make a beautiful pattern. Draw your pattern in the space provided.
Draw your pattern here:
Observational Drawing
Find a small object around you, such as a toy or a fruit. Look at it carefully and draw what you see. Pay attention to its shape, size, and any details. Draw your object in the space below.
Draw your object here:
Famous Artist Inspiration: Kandinsky
Look at the shapes and colours used by artist Kandinsky. Create your own abstract art piece using circles, lines, and colours. Draw your abstract art in the space provided.
Create your abstract art here:
Texture Exploration
Use different materials to create textures in your drawing. You can use crayons, pencils, or even leaves and fabric. Rub them on the paper to see the textures they create. Draw your textured picture in the space below.
Draw your textured picture here:
Drawing from Imagination
Imagine a place where you would love to visit. It could be a magical forest, a bustling city, or a peaceful beach. Draw your imaginary place in the space below.
Draw your imaginary place here:
Creating a Collage
Cut out shapes from coloured paper or magazines and arrange them to create a collage. Think about how you can use different colours and shapes to make a picture. Glue your collage in the space below.
Glue your collage here:
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