Dinosaur Silhouette Art

Calling all dinosaur fans! We have a fun and easy dinosaur silhouette art idea to share with you and your kids will love it.

What makes this dinosaur art lesson so great is that it can be done with kids of all ages, even toddlers! You just need to adjust the “difficulty” of the project to suit their skills.

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We love making animal crafts for kids (check out our dinosaur scroll crafts or make a paper mouse).

We’ve got even more fun dinosaur-themed content for little dinosaur lovers – get dinosaur coloring pages that kids can color and once finished, they can Teach yourself how to draw a dinosaur.

Are your kids ready to create their own dinosaur art? We’ll show you an example of how to create a sunset silhouette artwork.

Let’s go!

How to create dinosaur silhouette art

What you need:

printable template (optional)
pencil
drag
glue
White paper
black paper
acrylic paint (red, orange, yellow, black and white)
paint brush

Step-by-step instructions

Start painting the top of the paper with red paint, then paint the bottom orange.

Let’s go ahead and continue with yellow.

Try to blend the colors where they meet.

You can add as much orange or yellow as you like.

Then you’ll want to finish the bottom with black paint.

Try to blend the colors where they meet.

Draw a large circle for the moon using white paint.

Paint a tree black.

Add details to the tree, as much or as little as you like.

You can add birds to the background with the moon in the environment.

Cut out the silhouette.

Trace it on black paper.

Cut it out and glue the black dinosaur onto the picture.

Dinosaur art is a great guided activity that allows you to be free and creative!

We love how our T-Rex fits on the canvas.

You can create as many as you want with different dinosaur silhouettes!

Have fun!

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Matthew Oldham

Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.