You, dear reader, already know Nana. She shares the blessedly messy pastel lessons with us. She gave me the red…
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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…
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100+ Free Art Lessons for All Ages
Nana and Tricia have shared more than 100 Free Art Lessons for All Ages! Here at Your Best Homeschool (formerly…
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Daisy Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
When Nana was in Italy several years ago she learned how to paint a pot full of daisies with acrylic…
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Nature Study and Art For Your Homeschool: Dogwood Nature Study and Chalk Pastel Sketches
We had been noticing the dogwood blossoms for a full week as we went back and forth, in and out…
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Cherry Chalk Art Tutorial
Here we are in February and I thought that a painting of cherries, in honor of President George Washington, would…
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Old Shed in the Snow Chalk Art Tutorial
This is an actual building still standing after over 100 years. Originally this shed was a kitchen, built separate from…
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Mug of Hot Chocolate: A Pastels Tutorial
Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate in chalk pastels with this step-by-step tutorial! When I shared the Sketch Tuesday topic,…
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10 Cool Ways to Use Chalk Pastels
These fun and messy chalk pastels sure bless us. We know they will bless you too. You can build a…
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A Clean Slate – Planning and Dreaming for the New Year
In my time with family over Christmas and in these days leading up to the new year, I have been…
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A Snowy Evening Chalk Art Tutorial
One of our favorite Five in a Row books is Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening. Of course…
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Christmas Lights Art Tutorial
Chalk pastels and construction paper are such a good match. A piece of black construction paper truly shows off some…
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How an Art Box Inspires Artists
I often hear fellow mamas say that they would love to offer their children more chances for art every day….
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