Nana’s leaf a pastels tutorial is a fun and easy one to enjoy in celebration of fall leaves! This lesson is ablaze with fall colors! We just couldn’t help it. The leaves are just glorious and we had to make a pastel version of the outdoor oranges. And would you believe? Pink? This tutorial is […]
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How to Make Nana’s Apple Pie and See the World
There are plenty of different apple pie versions out there but this is my mama’s – Nana’s Apple Pie Recipe. The one that she wrote in the red and white checked I’m Writing My Own Cookbook. How to Make Nana’s Apple Pie and See the World A store-bought pie crust or mix-it-in-the-pan crust make this […]
6 Simple Successful Strategies for Homeschooling a House Full
This past Tuesday I had the privilege of sharing the best of our helpful homeschool habits for multiple ages with a group of homeschool mamas. I promised them that I would put these all in one handy spot. And I have – so you, my readers, can enjoy them too. I have also included the […]
Christmas Star Chalk Pastel Tutorial
This lesson is a simple, yet a lovely one to celebrate the Christmas season. My students enjoyed the bright colors and the velvet blue night sky that we painted for our Christmas Star Chalk Pastel Tutorial. Christmas Star Chalk Pastel Tutorial The supplies are simple: we used regular copy paper, pastel chalks in black, yellow, […]
Charlie Brown Art Lessons
With all of the favorite Charlie Brown specials coming up soon, we knew you would love to have some art lessons to celebrate around them! Enjoy some Charlie Brown Art Lessons this fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Charlie Brown Art Lessons We so look forward to each of these being on TV each year. Pull […]
Mixing Up Your Homeschool Routine
Is it time for a change? Maybe it could be as simple as just a quick walk in the woods. Time for mixing up your homeschool routine! Walking the trail #SilverComerTrail #fall #1000gifts I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers ~ L.M. Montgomery, Ann of Green Gables Mixing Up Your […]
Chalk Pastel Techniques
Part of being an artist (and you are an artist!) is continuing to practice and learn. Today we share some chalk pastel techniques that we think are creative fun at its best! One of Nana’s latest chalk pastel paintings from her time in chalk pastel lessons. Remember that you are an artist and pick one […]
You ARE An Artist: What’s On Your Thanksgiving Table?
What’s on your Thanksgiving Table? Thanksgiving is just around the bend, or shall I say, “Over the river and through the woods”…so I thought that we might indulge and paint what would be part of your Thanksgiving feast! On our table: Down in the southern states, where we are from, we have “Dressin’”, not ever, […]
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Chalk Art
It’s a tradition at our house to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving each year. You too? And in anticipation of doing just that we decided to search some images of Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for artistic inspiration. There are many images to choose from – check it out for yourself. YOU are the artist – so […]
Live Chalk Pastel Art Tutorials
One of the fun things that Nana, the children and I have been doing is Facebook Live Art Tutorials. Most every Wednesday at noon eastern time, we been sharing live chalk pastel art tutorials on the ChalkPastel.com Facebook page. We’ve also visited a few Facebook pages of some friends. Because it can sometimes be hard […]
Thanksgiving Art for All Ages
Oh it’s November! And that means it is time for Thanksgiving. AND Thanksgiving art for all ages! Because you ARE an artist, I’ve gathered up some favorites for you. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving This would be a great follow up to watching the Charlie Brown special or the Charlie Brown movie! Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Chalk Art […]
Fall Field Trips Around Atlanta
There’s just something about fall that makes us want to go explore. The days are cooler and the colors are beautiful. Maybe you are looking for fall field trips around Atlanta too? I have a few to share with you! Below are some Atlanta destinations you don’t want to miss for Labor Day and beyond. […]
15 Fun Chalk Pastel Art Tutorials
Sometimes we just need some fun! These 15 fun chalk pastel art tutorials offer just that – fun art afternoons with some favorite characters and topics. Here at Hodgepodge our mission is to help you realize – through practice – that you ARE an artist. What better way to practice than with art tutorials that […]