Watercolour Galaxy Painting

40 mins Ages 5-12 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 5 to 12.

Materials Needed

  • • Watercolour paint set (1)
  • • Black paper or card (2–3 sheets)
  • • Paintbrushes (2–3)
  • • Table salt (small amount)
  • • Sponge (1)
  • • White gel pen (optional) (1)

Pro Tips

  • → Wet the paper first for a beautiful blend effect
  • → Add white gel pen stars at the end
  • → Frame the final art!

Safety First

Non-toxic paint only. Protect surfaces.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Wet the black paper with a sponge or brush dipped in water.

2

Step 2

Drop in dark blue, purple and pink watercolour while the paper is still wet.

3

Step 3

Let the colours spread and blend — tilt the paper gently to help.

4

Step 4

Sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on wet areas for a starry texture.

5

Step 5

Let dry, then add white dots for stars using the end of a paintbrush or a toothbrush splatter.

6

Step 6

Once dry, shake off the salt and admire your galaxy!

What they are learning

Colour mixing Artistic expression Fine motor skills