10 Ocean-themed Art Projects for Kids

The ocean is a world of endless inspiration, filled with vibrant colors, fascinating creatures, and mysterious depths. If your kids love sea life, why not bring that magic to their art projects? In this list of 10 ocean-themed art projects for kids, you’ll find fun and creative ways to explore the wonders of the sea through painting.

Ocean Theme Thumbprint Animals by Messy Little Monster

Creating ocean art doesnโ€™t have to be limited to older kids. Young ones can apply a series of thumbprints to paper, and adults can add details to make them into cute ocean creatures.

Ocean Creatures Handprint Art by Rock Your Homeschool

For a fun ocean art project that keeps things simple, look no further than these ocean creature handprint crafts. Augment the printables with the childโ€™s handprints for some colorful art.

Ocean-Themed Art Project for Kids Using Salt and Watercolor Paint by Buggy and Buddy

It can be hard to recreate watery effects in art, especially for kids who havenโ€™t studied art techniques. Using watercolors and salt is one simple way to give things an underwater look without loads of training.

Puffy Paint Starfish Craft by I Heart Crafty Things

Making DIY puff paint is so simple, thereโ€™s no reason not to try it! Kids will love using it to create puffy paint starfish crafts that turn out absolutely amazing.

Ocean Animal Watercolor Painting by Arty Crafty Kids

Watercolors are such a great way to make ocean life paintings. These printable ocean life templates are the perfect setup to make some sea life paintings.

Crayon Resist Watercolor Fish by Our Kid Things

Besides salt, thereโ€™s another simple technique that helps bolster watercolors to a new level. Using crayon resist adds fun details to the colorful fish.

Fork-Painted Puffer Fish Craft by Little Ladoo

Puffer fish are such cute sea creatures, which is why itโ€™s no wonder that kids love them so much. Using fork painting with the printable template makes a pufferfish craft a snap to produce.

Ocean Watercolor Salt Painting by Little Bins for Little Hands

Kids can make an ocean scene as a backdrop for these fun ocean life printables. Use watercolors and salt to create a watery landscape for them.

Lobster Art by 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Kids will love making this wild handprint and footprint craft. They can turn their prints into a fun lobster painting by adding a few details.

Watercolor & Salt Coral Reef by Rainy Day Mum

Kids can design a coral reef craft with this project. Itโ€™s a great way to teach them about just how important coral reefs are for the planet.

Have fun this summer and try one (or all) of these fun ocean-themed art projects! I’d love to know which ones are your favorite! Leave me a comment below!

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