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March 20, 2013 by: Hodgepodgemom

I Paint As a Bird Sings

“I paint as a bird sings.” ~ Claude Monet Chickadee Three Little Chicks Robin Love birds Sandpiper shore bird Angry Birds art fun! Bird’s Nest “Every artist dips his brush into his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher I hope you’ll pull out the brushes, the pastels, the palette of colors too. Be inspired by more Quotable

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March 11, 2013 by: Hodgepodgemom

God’s Special Work of Art

“Each one of us is God’s special work of art. Through us, He teaches and inspires, delights and encourages, informs and uplifts all those who view our lives… God, the master artist, is most concerned about expressing Himself – His thoughts and His intentions – through what He paints in our character… [He] wants to paint a beautiful portrait of His Son in and through

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March 6, 2013 by: Hodgepodgemom

Life is a Great Big Canvas. Throw All The Paint On It You Can.

This quote speaks to me of freedom. Of permission. And of a child-like joy. These days when I share an art project we’ve enjoyed or Nana’s latest chalk pastel tutorial, I sometimes get this reaction: “Oh my children would love that but I’m just not artistic.” Or, “my children would love to come to your house to do art.” You don’t have to have any

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February 25, 2013 by: Hodgepodgemom

Wind in the Tree Chalk Pastel Tutorial: Art in Motion

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ~ Pablo Picasso This is one of my absolute favorite pastels!  The lines are simple; the flow of the bending tree limbs is instantly recognizable to the viewer. You can draw this picture on any size of paper; but having said that, I must say that a piece

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February 19, 2013 by: Hodgepodgemom

Inspirational Art Quotes – Vincent Van Gogh

“Can I paint?” my youngest child asked. I pulled out the palette, placed the paper in front of him. The rest of the children joined in too. When he finished he said his painting was called ‘Tornado in Space.’ You can tell by looking at it the fun he had making swirls in different colors. We should all paint just for the sheer joy of

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