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January 11, 2016 by: Hodgepodgemom

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!

Star Wars BB8 Chalk Art Tutorial - 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 paper) plus white, orange, black, sky blue and yellow/brown sand colored chalk pastels.

How to Draw Star Wars BB8 in Chalk Pastels

First, use your white chalk pastel to draw the half circle and larger circle of the BB8 droid. It may be a little hard to see on your white paper but this is the guide for your droid. You will be filling in with color. For more on this technique, see Nana’s Less is More Chalk Art Tutorial.

Next, take your orange chalk pastel and sketch in the circles on your BB8. This helps you ‘see’ it better. You can then take your black chalk pastel and sketch in the markings on BB8, the circle on the droid’s head, the antenna. Add just a small stroke of black chalk pastel under BB8 for a shadow. No need to fill in or do any color blending at this point.

BB8 in Chalk Pastels

Now, as Nana says, you can’t just leave your droid floating out on a white paper! So let’s add sand and sky. So, use your sand color and turn it on its side to skumble in the color. Do the same for the sky.

Star Wars BB8 Droid Art Tutorial

Pay special attention to how the sand and sky colors meet up with BB8. See how adding extra color up around your droid makes BB8 stand out on the paper? What fun!

Star Wars BB8 Chalk Art Tutorial at Hodgepodge

Now blend! Take your finger and carefully smooth out the colors. You may want to start with the black outlines on BB8. And you probably want to wipe your hand on a wet paper towel or baby wipe in between blending each color. Once again, this is your painting – fill free to add some sand dunes or other background details if you’d like.

BB8 is speeding across that sand because you ARE an artist!

Are you ready for more?

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Curious BB8 Chalk Art Tutorial

This tutorial was our eight-year-old’s idea! He loves the ‘personality’ of BB8 and thought that peeking around the corner would be fun. It is a curious BB8 droid.

Supplies Needed: black construction paper plus white, black, orange and red.

Star Wars BB8 Art Tutorial on Black Construction Paper

Now I have to start off by saying that the first sketch of white in drawing BB8 was not what I really wanted it to be. But that is the beauty of chalk pastels! Just blend and smooth right on over any ‘mistakes’ – see it above? Watch how that is transformed with layering.

Just like the tutorial above, use your white chalk pastel to sketch BB8’s outline. You will use your white for a while. Outline the one, large ‘eye’ sensor. Add just a touch of white highlight to show the light on the sensor. Leave some black along the top for the black band. But if you cover up a spot accidentally, you can always layer over with your black pastel. Sketch BB8’s antenna too!

How to Draw BB8 in Chalk Pastels - The Force Awakens

Next, use your orange chalk pastel and add in the orange bands and circles. And – this is fun – add the red in the lower left of BB8’s ‘eye’ sensor. Add a touch of white too to emphasize the light. This little touches really bring BB8 to ‘life’!

The Force Awakens BB8 Chalk Art Tutorial

Lastly, get your black chalk pastel and draw in the outlines around the eye sensor, and other touches. And to give extra definition, use the black to outline the droid.

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Paint your BB8 droid and be sure to share with us! Simply tag @hodgepodgemom on social media, send a photo via the Hodgepodge contact form here or post on the Hodgepodge Facebook page. We will be sharing these via the Hodgepodge instagram or on our Art Tutorials Showcase Pinterest board – or both! Nana will even comment on a few I am sure!

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  • A note on chalk pastels: Pastels are an easy, forgiving medium. Fun for children and adults alike! Details on the pastels and paper we use, how and where to purchase, and links to all of Nana’s other pastel lessons are here: 100+ Free Art Lessons for All Ages plus the video The Very Few Must Have Supplies for Chalk Pastel Art. A simple set is very affordable. Nana also teaches acrylic lessons.

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  • Get your FREE ebook! Getting Started in Chalk Pastel Art.
  • See how you can get started in just three steps! Watch the one minute You ARE an Artist video at chalkpastel.com
  • The practical aspects of a mess: Pastels are blessedly messy. We always have baby wipes close by to wipe hands. We wear something we don’t mind getting stained or don a smock.
  • Encouragement: You Can Be an Artist! 10 Day series and Art for All Ages 10 Day series
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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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Comments

  1. Nana says

    January 13, 2016 at 3:00 PM

    Darth Vader voice: “Tricia, I AM your Mother” and very proud to be…because you ARE an artist!

    Love,

    Nana

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      January 17, 2016 at 8:44 PM

      Ah… because YOU encouraged me to be and teach us all! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    March 22, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    I’m so excited to get going with this chalk art! I purchased the Easter and Spring books, watched a couple of your youtube examples, and am now exploring your free lessons. My children and I did some chalking last night and are just thrilled with our first efforts (the crown of thorns). Star Wars has been a big interest lately so this BB8 will keep the enthusiasm going. Thank you! All the free lessons and pictures are such a help. And I (the mama) am having fun too!

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      March 22, 2016 at 10:23 PM

      Oh I love to hear it, Jennifer! You and your artists are exploring so many of the tutorials already. And, yes, you ARE an artist too! (that’s what I learned about myself from Nana) Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply

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