Nana’s leaf a pastels tutorial is a fun and easy one to enjoy in celebration of fall leaves! This lesson…
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Harvest Moon Nocturn: A Pastels Tutorial
What fun to make a night time scene with chalk pastels! In time for a full harvest moon, Nana taught…
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Henry David Thoreau: To The Woods Chalk Pastel
I have always loved a path or walking trail. I especially love spying the curve of the path up ahead…
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American Flag Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
Any time is a great time for a patriotic art project. Flag Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran’s Day….
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Madeline Chalk Pastel Fun
You may have noticed that we have been choosing art projects to go along with the younger children’s Five in…
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Icarus by Henri Matisse – Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
Today we are going to go on an art adventure! Most of our lessons are of everyday objects, landscapes and…
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Porpoise or Dolphin Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
As a follow up to our recent trip to the Georgia Aquarium, we are going to have fun today drawing…
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Angry Birds Chalk Pastel Art
Chances are you have an Angry Birds fan at your house. We have several here at Hodgepodge! Our youngest has…
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Southern Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake Recipe {5 Fun Coke Ideas}
Today I’m sharing the latest Coca-Cola happiness around here. A recipe and more! Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake Recipe (Allergy-Friendly) I’ve heard…
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Sailboat at Sunset: A Chalk Pastels Tutorial
This chalk pastel tutorial is Nana’s third lesson. One of our favorites from the archives, more than two years ago……
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Sandpiper Shore Bird: A Chalk Pastel Tutorial
On a lazy afternoon at the beach the children and I decided to draw a sandpiper – after seeing these…
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