We have been oohing and aahing over the lightning bugs that light up the yard. We call them lightning bugs here in the south. You may call them fireflies. Either way they are simply gorgeous! When the lightning bugs start to come out at dusk we know that summer has truly arrived. We decided this year it is time to capture that memory in a
The Ultimate Guide to Chalk Pastel Art
We are just a bit passionate about chalk pastel art around here. Chalk pastel art is fun. It is easy. It is successful. It is frugal. It is for all ages. There are simply so many things you can do with chalk pastels. And we are still learning about them, so I am sure I will be adding to this ultimate guide. Sometimes we find
Summer Flip Flops Chalk Art Tutorial
Hooray! It is just about summertime! Almost everyone is out of school and it is time to go to the lake or the beach…wherever there is sand and water! And the favorite shoes are an old favorite. So let’s paint a Summer Flip Flops chalk art tutorial! Summer Flip Flops Chalk Art Tutorial This pastel is very simple and fast for you to finish. The
Graduation Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
Cue ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ because it is time to celebrate all graduates with a Graduation Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial. Graduation Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial Supplies needed: Light blue construction paper. Black, white and yellow chalk pastel colors. It is fun to start with your black chalk pastel stick and the graduation cap first. Plus, if you place the graduation cap up in the ‘air’ of
Star Wars BB8 Chalk Art Tutorial
“We should do a Star Wars BB8 chalk art tutorial!” our youngest exclaimed. And I am so glad we did. We share at least two options for painting BB8 with chalk pastels. You might come up with more – because you ARE an artist! First, BB8 in the desert sand of the planet… BB8 Chalk Art Tutorial Supplies Needed: White construction paper (or regular printer
Spiral Galaxy Chalk Art Tutorial
We have found that space art is so much fun! The results are spectacular. In honor of the release of our Chalk Pastels: Art in Space, we have a video Spiral Galaxy Chalk Art Tutorial. This tutorial is included in our new art book. Spiral Galaxy Chalk Art Tutorial Chalk Art Supplies: black construction paper white chalk pastel pink chalk pastel (or another color of
Easter Cross Chalk Art Tutorial
This has turned out to be one of my favorite pastel paintings. It really isn’t hard and you will be able to paint a beautiful Easter cross chalk art painting that you can enjoy for years. Let’s get started! You will need the following pastel colors: dark brown, medium brown, bright orange, bright yellow, dark green, light green, purple, medium and light blue, black and
100+ Free Art Lessons for All Ages
Here at Hodgepodge we are passionate about reminding you that You ARE an Artist! And in doing so, Nana and Tricia have shared more than 100 Free Art Lessons for All Ages! These are our original, step-by-step, written tutorials. Many have not been updated because our readers started asking for video art lessons. Be sure to check out our sister site, ChalkPastel.com for video art