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March 27, 2018 by: Hodgepodgemom

Pan Pastels: How to Draw a Sky and Beach

Pan Pastels: How to Draw a Sky and Beach

We have recently discovered all that pan pastels can do. Specifically, how to draw a sky and a beach scene. Nana shares a video tutorial using pan pastels, below. Pan pastels are little ‘cups’ or pans of pure pigment. Just use a little sponge or your finger and spread the chalk color around. It is very similar to the joy of finger painting! Video Tutorial:

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March 13, 2018 by: Nana

How To Draw A Garden Spider With Chalk Pastels

How To Draw A Garden Spider With Chalk Pastels

A new video art tutorial – how to draw a garden spider with chalk pastels! This tutorial was inspired by the garden spider and the web she built right out the Hodgepodge family room window. This is not the first time a garden spider chose to build her web within view.  And so, the grandchildren pulled out the southeastern field guide. And Barb-Harmony Art Mom

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March 5, 2018 by: Nana

Easter Crown of Thorns Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial

Easter Crown of Thorns Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial

This pastel of Christ’s crown of thorns is a personal favorite of mine as we enter the Easter season. An Easter Crown of Thorns Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial.   But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.  Isaiah 53:5 NIV Easter Crown of Thorns Chalk

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February 27, 2018 by: Hodgepodgemom

Free Spring Art Lessons at Hodgepodge

Free Spring Art Lessons at Hodgepodge

We are growing a love of art this spring! Here are some free art lessons to get you started… Free Spring Art Lessons How to Draw a Tornado in Chalk Pastels (VIDEO – with a fisting technique) Robin Chickadee 10 Easter and Spring Arts and Crafts New Spring Art Lessons! Dr. Seuss Truffula Trees (and bonus Cat in the Hat) on Facebook and on YouTube

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January 22, 2018 by: Nana

Claude Monet London at Twilight Chalk Pastel Art

Claude Monet London at Twilight Chalk Pastel Art

I think chalk pastels are wonderful to use in Impressionistic art paintings. I know that I have mentioned before that years ago a teacher explained to me that pastel pictures are not really “drawings” but are paintings.  You see, you are using a pure stick of dry paint color, so you are painting, aren’t you? Pastels can be used with great freedom to give your

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January 16, 2018 by: Nana

Snowman Paints! Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial

Snowman Paints! Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial

It’s always fun to paint outside! And this snowman is doing just that. We love that this tutorial offers such a wonderful amount of space for individual creativity. This snowman paints whatever YOU want him to! Enjoy Nana’s Snowman Paints Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial. Not only can you make the snowman just like you’d like him, you can design your background, plus – decide what

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January 4, 2018 by: Hodgepodgedad

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November 28, 2017 by: Hodgepodgemom

Nutcracker Art Lesson

Nutcracker Art Lesson

Shall we kick off this season of Christmas art with a Nutcracker Art Lesson? Let’s do! Enjoy a pre-recorded Nutcracker video art lesson – led by Nana – on the ChalkPastel.com Facebook page during our usual weekly art lesson time: Wednesday at noon ET. I placed the video below for you to enjoy at any time! So, join us on November 29th at noon ET

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