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Making a painting for Father's Day is a great way for the kids to let their creativity shine, and it's sure to be a gift that Dad will treasure for years to come. Plus, it's a fun activity to do together, collaborating to make something special for someone you love!
Need some inspiration? Here are 25+ creative Father's Day painting ideas to get you started. No matter which idea you choose, Dad is sure to appreciate the thoughtfulness and effort that went into his gift.
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Father's Day Painting Ideas from Messy Little Monster
Father's Day Handprint Art
Make a handprint dad for Father's Day! This cute craft is sure to get a big smile from any father on his special day. Swap out the skin tone, hair colour, shirt colour, or tie colour to make it look just like the father figure in your life. Don't forget to make one for Grandpa, too!
Tie Pop Art
Our Warhol-inspired tie pop art is a fantastic piece to make for any dad with an office or a man cave. It'll look great framed or hanging on the wall or fridge. Use paint, crayons, or markers to fill in each block with bold colours.
Printable Father's Day Cards
Fill in these printable Father's Day cards with painted footprints or handprints to make him feel loved. There are several options to choose from, like a footprint rocket or superhero.
Superhero Father's Day Card
Fathers are superheroes in their children's eyes, and what better way to tell him so than with a fun superhero-themed card made with your child's painted footprint or Dad's photo?
Fingerprint Shirt and Tie Card
Personalise this shirt and tie Father's Day card with your child's sweet little fingerprints dotted all over the tie. Make all the dots one colour or a variety of different colours!
Superhero Coasters
Any guy who's a superhero fan will love these superhero coasters featuring their favourite characters like Batman, the Hulk, and Spiderman in handprint form. This is a fun DIY gift that he can enjoy for years to come.
Superhero Painted Rocks
Continuing with the superhero theme, why not make some superhero painted rocks for Dad to use as paperweights in his office or display on his bookshelf? We show you how to make rocks for Captain America, the Hulk, Hawkeye, and Spiderman.
Water Pistol Painting
Get out the water guns to make Dad some action-packed art to hang on the wall. You'll need a canvas, water pistols, and washable paint mixed with a bit of water to make your water pistol painting. Ready, aim, fire! The canvas will be filled with colourful streaks in no time.
Coffee Painting
If Dad prefers his artwork more on the neutral side, you can't beat our coffee painting idea. It's a forest and mountain scene that looks spectacular in various shades of brown from the coffee. You could also try this in various shades of green using green tea, for example.
Camping Painted Rocks
Any father who's an outdoorsman will enjoy these camping-themed painted rocks for Father's Day. They have lots of fun scenes on them, like a pitched tent, a marshmallow on a stick, and a tree in front of the starry night sky. Which one is your favourite?
More Father's Day Painting Ideas
Watercolour Bookmark and Card
Bring out the liquid watercolours for this gorgeous watercolour bookmark and card from Projects With Kids. They make great gifts for Dad or Grandpa and give kids a chance to practice their paintbrush skills. Kids will first draw their designs using a white oil pastel and will then cover it in colourful paint.
Marble Run Greeting Card
Don't lose your marbles. Use them for this fun marble run greeting card by Little Ladoo instead. Make your design using masking tape, and then add paint and let the marbles get to work pushing paint all over the page. Once it dries, your card is ready for writing a special note inside.
Painted Hammer
Dads who are handy around the house are always in need of a good hammer. Make his unforgettable by giving it a one-of-a-kind paint job. Cover it in fun designs, and don't forget the monogram near the bottom of the handle to personalise it even more. Just follow the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda to make your own painted hammer.
Hero Stones
Hero stones may sound like something out of an action or sci-fi flick, they're actually a sweet gift for any Dad or Grandpa on Father's Day. Paint the rocks black and white (or any other colour scheme he'd like), and in the centre, write a word or two that describes him. They'll make Dad smile every time he looks at them.
Footprint Mountain
Give the adventurer in your life a footprint mountain painting made with the footprints of all his children. It's such a cute sibling gift idea!
Father's Day Pointillism
It's never too early to learn a new art technique. Introduce the kids to dot painting using Q-Tips to make this fun Father's Day pointillism project from Coffee and Carpool. The design with the basketball is our favourite! You could use a similar idea to make one with a golf ball or baseball.
Kid-Made Father's Day Paintings
Here's another terrific project using the tape-resist technique but with alphabet stickers instead of tape. That makes things much easier and tidier when you're trying to spell something out. Add your message in stickers and then cover it in paint in Dad's favourite colours to finish this Father's Day art idea by Fun Learning for Kids.
Watercolour Ties
Grab a bottle of black glue and the watercolours to make these super fun watercolor ties for Dad. If you're having a party or celebration for him on Father's Day, these would look amazing strung in a banner or garland. Get the templates at Buggy and Buddy.
Father's Day Thumbprint Craft
Make a special message for Dad using thumbprints to create the dotted background. Follow the instructions from A Dab of Glue Will Do to make this simple thumbprint art. Kids who don't enjoy paint on their fingers can use cotton buds or pencil erasers to make the dots instead.
Popsicle Father's Day Card
Tell Dad he's the coolest with a popsicle Father's Day card from Projects With Kids. The template includes three designs that kids can colour in using paint, markers, or crayons.
Father's Day Pasta Planters
Does Dad have a green thumb? If yes, then he needs these pasta planters in his life. They're so silly and fun! Paint various pasta shapes like shells, elbow macaroni, bowtie pasta, and other fun shapes to make faces on the pots. You'll be surprised at what the kids can come up with! Check out Handmade Charlotte's tutorial for inspiration.
Painted Rock Photo Holder
Give him a colourful way to display photos of the kids with these painted rock photo holders from Buggy and Buddy. Threading the beads on the wire is great for fine motor practice!
Handprint Picture Frame
Buy a frame with a large mat to make this handprint picture frame from Angie Holden. Include a sweet picture of the kids or one with dad and the kids so he can remember just how small they were when they made the handprints.
Not ready to start painting just yet? Pin this list of Father's Day painting ideas to come back to later when you've got your paint and brushes ready.
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