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Published: Nov 12, 2021 · Modified: May 1, 2022 by Julie

Finish the Picture Drawing Worksheets

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Looking for drawing prompts that will spark your kids' imaginations? Picture drawing worksheets are a fun way to practice art. Free printable activities are low prep and perfect for any skill level!

What are Finish the Picture Pages

These printables are similar to coloring pages, but most of the image is removed. This lets your kids come up with the missing information to create the complete scene.

I created two different versions. The first are picture prompts, similar to writing prompts. Your child uses their imagination to draw the rest of the image.

two finish the drawing worksheets printed off on a wooden table watercolor paint set to the side. Drawings completed using watercolor paint to fill in the missing image

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In the second version, they draw the mirror image. Half of the image is removed. Dotted lines separate the image from the blank half of the paper.

Both are great for children as young as toddlers or as old as middle school. As a parent, I even had fun creating a few.

printed off butterfly draw the reflection worksheet on a wooden table with watercolor paint set and paint brush. Butterfly reflection draw using pint and orange watercolor paint
Butterfly - Download

Remember, art is a form of expression. The goal is to have fun. It's okay if the final product is abstract instead of a realistic image.

How to Download and Print

  • Click the download button below the image
  • Then print off the PDF version using your printer

Finish the Scene

Let your children get creative and use their imagination to finish the picture. Older kids can write a short story or narrative to go along with each printable.

If you kids feel stuck, pair this activity with a book or nature walk. Sometimes, providing a prompt can help them get started.

Printable Scenes include: binoculars, camera, forest, and magnifying lens

one tree with binoculars in the center of page cluster of trees in distance. Binoculars Finish the Picture bottom corner
Binoculars - Download

For a fun activity, swap out the crayons and markers for some watercolor paint. Painting is a great way to explore art with your kids! I highly recommend this watercolor paint set.

printed off camera finish the picture worksheet on a wooden table with paint brush. Pond scene with painted cattails, waterlilies, water, and dragonfly done in watercolor paint
back of a camera with small dragonfly above in white space. Camera finish the picture bottom corner
Camera - Download
two large branches with leaves with white space. Forest Finish the Picture written bottom corner
Forest - Download
Large magnifying lens with leaf clip art below. Magnifying Lens Finish the Picture written bottom corner
Magnifying Lens - Download

Missing Reflection- Symmetry Worksheets

Kids love getting creative when drawing. Your kids will love how they can try to draw the mirror image. Or they can get creative and draw a different interpretation of the given image.

Half of a butterfly with dotted lines down center other half of page blank. Butterfly Draw the Reflection written below.
Butterfly - Download
Rainbow with clouds with dotted lines down the center other half of page blank. Rainbow Draw the Reflection written below.
Rainbow - Download
Half of a frog with dotted lines down the center other half of paper blank. Frog Draw the Reflection written below.
Frog - Download
Half of a ladybug with dotted lines down center other half of paper blank. Beetle Draw the Reflection written below.
Beetle - Download
Half of a bee with dotted lines down center other half of paper blank. Bee Draw the Reflection written below.
Bee - Download

How to Use Picture Worksheets

Free printable activities are great as ...

  • Nature journal prompts
  • Lesson extensions
  • Weekend art projects
  • Supplemental materials for a unit study
printed off finish the drawing worksheets on a wooden table with watercolor paint set to the side. Drawings finished using watercolor paint. Rainbow, butterfly, and camera pond scene.

These free resources would be great prompts for nature journaling. Take them outside when you are going on a nature walk. Your kids can draw a scene from their time outside.

If looking for a post reading activity, pair them with a children's book. Kids can draw a scene from the story.

Alison Farrell's book The Hike is not only beautifully illustrated, but filled with information about nature. Names of plants and animals along with going on an adventure all are explored in this story.

Pete Oswald's book Hike, is another great choice. Filled with wonderful illustrations and very few words. Follow along as father and child head off to the mountains on a very special mission.

After reading, your kids can even write their own story to go along with the image they created! The possibilities really are endless.

printed off draw the reflection worksheet of a rainbow. Painted reflection in water color paint. Paint brush and watercolor paint set on table next to the printable

Additional Activities

If you child is really interested in coloring, you can mix these with traditional coloring pages. Creating your own coloring book is super easy. A few favorite topics include:

  • Rainbow Coloring Pages
  • Stars Coloring Sheets
  • Butterfly Coloring
  • Frog Coloring Pages

Another way to use these printables, is as inspiration for their own creations.

Using their imagination, kids can turn a blank piece of paper into a handmade finish the drawing worksheet.

Simply use a black marker to create an outline. A group of kids can each create their own then trade with each other.

Who says crafting has to be complicated?

Sometimes the simplest activities are what spark the most creativity. I hope your children enjoy using these printables. Kids of all ages enjoy easy art projects.

Art Supplies

  • Plain Printer Paper
  • Watercolor Paint Set
  • Fine Point Markers
  • Colored Pencils

More Nature Inspired Resources

Check out these other learning resources all inspired by nature:

  • Backyard Scavenger Hunts
  • How to Make a Cloud in a Jar
two finish the drawing worksheets. Butterfly symmetry sheet and magnifying lens. Two crayons bottom corner orange and blue. Finish the Picture written across top over orange background. Text Drawing Prompts for Kids below.

Terms of Use

These picture printables were created by Nature Inspired Learning and are for personal use only in your home or classroom. All of these finish the picture worksheets are for non-commercial use. See full disclosure. Have questions, send me an email at julie (at) natureinspiredlearning (dot) com

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Comments

  1. Kristin says

    November 15, 2021 at 10:34 am

    Such a great resource for inspiring creativity and for kids to explore the concept of symmetry in art. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      Your welcome Kristin!

      Reply
  2. Allie says

    November 18, 2021 at 11:07 am

    Great post. It’s nice to have an activity that doesn’t deal with screen time. My best friend has two small kids, and I know she will love this.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks of sharing Allie, I hope she enjoys the activity

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    November 18, 2021 at 11:50 am

    These are so cute!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      Your very welcome Laura

      Reply
  4. Barbra-Sue says

    November 18, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    I love your work! These are such important skills for hand and eye coordination!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you Barbra-Sue

      Reply

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