A blank canvas has been known to intimidate more than a few adults. Take that same canvas, blow it up to the size of a bed sheet, add brushes of every shape and size, and of course an abundant supply of colorful, washable paint, and your children have an artists' playground.
To inspire the young painters in your home, we've gathered five fun projects, all of which can be done outdoors and encourage kids to experiment with every step of the painting process--from setting up a comfortable work space to imaginatively applying paint to a canvas. So, with your backyard as a drop cloth, join your kids in creating some of summer's most colorful memories.
