Drawing a Desert Island Scene

About This Video

In this guided activity video, JD leads viewers through drawing and coloring a desert island scene in the ocean.

The art exercise includes a palm tree with coconuts, an island, ocean waves, a sun, clouds, and an optional dolphin jumping out of the water. JD encourages viewers to follow along while also making their artwork their own, using different colors, shapes, and creative choices.

This video gives viewers a relaxed, step-by-step art activity with room for experimentation, creativity, and pride in the finished piece.

Supplies Needed

  • Paper

  • Markers

  • Art binder

  • Three-hole punch, if adding the finished artwork to a binder

Good For

  • Adults with IDD who enjoy drawing, coloring, ocean scenes, animals, summer themes, or creative art activities.

  • Caregivers looking for a guided art activity with clear steps, flexible choices, and a finished project viewers can save or display.

  • Adult day programs, home routines, or group activities about art, creativity, fine motor practice, following directions, and self-expression.

  • Viewers who benefit from calm pacing, encouragement, visual modeling, and the chance to make creative choices.

How to Use This Video

Use this video as a guided art activity for a home routine, day program, small group, or independent creative time with support nearby.

Caregivers can gather the supplies ahead of time and help viewers set up their paper horizontally, with markers nearby. JD gives step-by-step instructions, but the artwork does not need to match exactly. Viewers can choose their own colors, add extra details, or simplify parts of the drawing as needed.

Because this activity involves drawing, coloring, and optional hole punching, caregivers can provide support with setup, marker use, staying oriented on the page, using a three-hole punch, or adding the finished artwork to an art binder.

At the end, viewers are encouraged to sign their artwork, show it off, and save it in their binder. This can help build pride, routine, and a growing collection of completed creative work.