What is Crayon Resist Art?
Crayon resist is a fun and simple technique that combines waxy crayons and water-based paints. The process starts by drawing an image with crayons, and then covering the entire piece with a wash of watercolours or tempera paint. Because crayons are made from wax, they “resist” the paint, allowing the colours and designs underneath to shine through. This creates beautiful, multi-textured artwork.

Introducing the Farmer’s Field Crayon Resist Art Project
Our Farmer’s Field Crayon Resist Art resource is designed for Grades 1-3 and gives students the chance to explore line art in an accessible, creative way. Using the crayon resist technique, students will design their own farmer’s field landscape, with a barn, line textures, and the open sky. This assignment focuses on different types of lines such as straight, curved, and zig-zag.
This resource provides everything you need, even if art isn’t your specialty! We’ve designed this unit to be accessible to all educators.
What’s Inside the Resource?
- 10-Page Teacher Guide and Worksheets: The guide includes step-by-step instructions and helpful teaching tips.
- 32 Google Slides™: Use these ready-made slides to introduce the project to your class. They cover key concepts, such as the different types of lines, and provide visual examples to inspire students.

Materials Needed
You won’t need an elaborate supply list to get started—just the basics! Here’s what you’ll need:
- White watercolour paper
- Crayons (assorted colours)
- Watercolours or tempera paint cakes (or tempera paint mixed with warm water)
- Paintbrushes
- Paper towels or cloths for clean-up
Step-by-Step Learning
The unit is structured to ensure students not only have fun but also understand the art concepts at hand. The Types of Lines section teaches students about the many ways they can use lines to create texture, movement, and depth in their art. They’ll then apply these lessons by drawing and painting a barn and a farmer’s field. The resource also includes a rubric to help you assess their understanding and application of line art.

Perfect for All Classrooms
One of the best features of this resource is its flexibility. Whether you teach in-person or remotely, the combination of Google Slides™, printable worksheets, and easy-to-follow materials makes it adaptable to your teaching environment.
Incorporate this Farmer’s Field Crayon Resist Art project into your lessons, and watch as your students learn about art in a hands-on, exciting way. With no previous art experience required, you can create memorable lessons that foster creativity, develop fine motor skills, and deepen your understanding of artistic techniques.
Let’s get ready to create some colourful farm landscapes!