Have a space to work on art projects and to store supplies. Depending on the size of your home, this may be an art table or a suitcase full of supplies that doubles as a work desk when closed. Change the items in the toddler's space regularly to keep it interesting. A row of sticky dots, stencils or junk mail may be left for toy child to explore and create.
Toddlers do not always start drawing on their own. They may be too timid or afraid of making a mistake. Play games to get them more comfortable with crayons and paper. Start by challenging them to copy a line that you made on a piece of paper. See if they can copy your zig zags or squiggly lines. Take turns and try to imitate their marks, too. Tracing items, like hands, feet, dolls and other toys may be another way to get them to explore with drawing. Be aware that once a small child is introduced to the joy of coloring, you may find crayon marks throughout the house. Ensure that all supplies not in use are put away in areas where a toddler can't reach.
Choose projects that toddlers can have control over. They shouldn't require much help from you or have too many steps or rules. Often, just introducing a new art material is enough for a small child. Pieces of tape, safety scissors, colored glue or anything they haven't been allowed to play with before is better for teaching art than making a step by step clown face from construction paper.
Toddlers will let you know if the art project is over their head by getting frustrated or losing interest. They develop quickly at this age. Although cutting may be too hard this month, next month it might be easier.