Wild Animals Handprint Art Ideas For Kids

Creating handprint art is a fun and creative way for children to learn about wild animals while making something beautiful to display. Let’s explore how to make handprint art for a variety of wild animals including a monkey, lion, elephant, horse, giraffe, cheetah, cow, and sheep.

Craft Essentials

Before diving into the artistic process, gather the following materials:

Washable paint (various colors)
Paintbrushes
Sheets of paper (preferably sturdy)
Sketch pens
Photo frame (optional, for displaying the finished artwork)

How to Make Handprint Art

Prepare Your Workspace: Lay down newspaper or a protective sheet to keep the area clean.
Choose Your Colors: Decide on the colors you’ll need for each animal.
Paint Your Hand: Using a paintbrush, apply the chosen paint color to your kid’s hand.
Make the Print: Press your kid’s painted hand onto the sheet of paper to create the handprint.
Add Details: Once the paint dries, use sketch pens to add facial features and other details.
Display Your Art: Frame your finished artwork to display proudly!

Handprint Art Animals

Monkey

Paint your hand brown and press it onto the paper with fingers spread. Once dry, draw the monkey’s face on the palm area and add a curly tail with a sketch pen.

Lion

Paint your hand orange and make the handprint. Add a mane around the palm using yellow or brown paint and sketch pens. Draw the lion’s face in the center of the palm.

Tiger

Paint your hand orange and press it onto the paper. Add details for the tiger stripes with black sketch pen.

Elephant

Use gray paint for your handprint. Draw the elephant’s trunk extending from the thumb and add large ears on the sides of the palm.

Giraffe

Use yellow paint with brown spots for the handprint.

Extend the neck by drawing below the handprint and add the giraffe’s face at the top.

Extra Tips for Handprint Art

Mix Colors: Don’t be afraid to mix paints to get the perfect shade for each animal.

Textures and Patterns: Use different techniques like sponging or dabbing to create textures.

Creative Backgrounds: Add backgrounds to your handprint art, such as jungles for the monkey and lion, or a farm setting for the cow and sheep.

Collaborative Art: Create a mural where each family member contributes a handprint animal.

Handprint art is a delightful way to engage kids in learning about animals while fostering creativity. Each piece is unique and holds a personal touch, making it a cherished keepsake. Happy crafting!