Even though chalk pastels are an easy art medium, chalks do raise some questions now and then. You might have a question too. So, on this fifth day of Chalk Pastels 101, I share with you a recap of chalk pastel art frequently asked questions. *This post contains affiliate links to art supplies we adore. […]
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You ARE an Artist: Chalk Pastels for All Ages
Are chalk pastels for all ages? For all artists? Yes they are! Wondering how? Let us show you. Chalk pastels are a unique art medium. Younger artists find chalk familiar and fun. Budding artists that are upper elementary aged and older, find such freedom in independent time with chalk tutorials and creating what they please. […]
You ARE an Artist: Chalk Pastel Supplies
Be gone the long, intimidating art supply list! Welcome to the family table, chalk pastels. Because we are so very passionate about this art medium, we want to be sure you know just how simple it is to enjoy chalk pastel art and how VERY short the supply list is. Chalk pastel supplies are affordable […]
You ARE an Artist: How to Get Started in Chalk Pastel Art
How to get started? That is the question! Just how to get started in chalk pastel art? First, I will share the three simple steps. A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels To get started, you just need three simple steps. 1, 2, 3 (1) Chalk pastels, (2) paper and (3) tutorials. That is it! (We […]
Jupiter Chalk Art Tutorial
We are continuing our astronomy studies – learning so much about our solar system from Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy elementary textbook. Not too long ago we read about Jupiter’s giant red spot and her more than 60 moons! So, we thought we’d combine science and art and paint Jupiter with chalk pastels! Don’t you […]
Happy Election Day Chalk Art Tutorial
Nana is here with a very quick and fun Election Day Chalk Art Tutorial. This is an easy chalk pastel you can do in under five minutes any time during an election year! You could even time yourself to see if you can do it in one minute! Supplies needed: White construction paper or printer […]
Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch for The Whole Family
I am always on the look out for practical, healthy and delicious meals for my family. And I am so excited about Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch by my friend Alea Milham. Why am I excited? ~ This post contains an affiliate link to this cookbook we adore. If you click on the link, you […]
Monogrammed Epipen Bags
In all of our allergy-friendly years, we have been through several Epipen bags. The bags go with us everywhere and have to be sturdy. Recently, I came across monogrammed Cinch Sac bags from Thirty-One and my friend Susan Williams at Bags Bring Us Together. I was thrilled! So, I purchased one for each of our […]
Habits for the New Year
It’s time for a look back at the top posts for this year. To start with, the list of the top overall posts for 2015. Many of these can help with habits for the new year. Interesting that the majority of these are classic posts and tutorials shared earlier than 2015. Because of that I […]
Star Wars Chalk Art Tutorial
Because we are long time fans of Star Wars – and you likely are too – it is time for a Star Wars Chalk Art Tutorial! In honor of the newest Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, cue the Imperial theme… Star Wars Chalk Art Tutorial The space scenes from Star Wars are such fun […]
Chalk Pastels for You!
It’s a you ARE an artist giveway! A big set of 144 chalk pastels plus a gift certificate at chalkpastel.com! Head over to enter now… This would make a wonderful gift for your artist. Merry Christmas!
Calm and Bright December Homeschool
Silent night, holy night…all is calm, all is bright… Sometimes it is calm and bright in our homeschool in December. Sometimes not! December is such a beautiful, blessed time of year! However, it is also one of the very busiest times of year for us. Wonderful drama programs, choir concerts, piano recitals, parties, family gatherings, […]
Gift Ideas
Because I am making my list too, here are some gift ideas for you! All our favorite gatherings of gift ideas – for artists, for children, for teachers and more… Gifts for Chalk Artists – In hopes that pastel chalks will be painting a broad swath of color in your lives after Christmas (or any […]