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October 16, 2013 by: Hodgepodgemom

But chalk pastels get everywhere!

Yes, chalk pastels do get everywhere! It is the nature of the art. Yet there are a few, very simple tips to keep in mind that will ease your fear of messes and ramp up the enjoyment for all. Blessedly messy as we often say. 1. Practice – Yes, simply pulling out the chalk pastels over and over will give you, the parent, practice (plus

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October 15, 2013 by: Nana

How to Make Sky and Clouds in Chalk Pastels

I think that one of my most favorite subjects to paint with my pastels is clouds and the sky. There are many different forms of sky:  dark and threatening, morning-fresh delicate and pale, angry, red-streaked sundown skies….oh, my…just think of what to paint makes my “painting fingers” just itch! There are just a few suggestions – not rules – before starting to paint skies.  In

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October 14, 2013 by: Hodgepodgemom

Your First Easy Lesson in Chalk Pastel Art

Here at Hodgepodge, we are on a mission to share just how easy and fun chalk pastel art is! We welcome you to this 10 day series of Art for All Ages: Tips and Tutorials. Nana (Lucia Hames) and I will be sharing all sorts of free tutorials, art techniques and encouragement. What we share here you can use for all your children – and

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