Back in the spring I shared an Ultimate List of Favorite Art Resources in my You CAN Be an Artist!…
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Art is for Parents Too!
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ~ Pablo Picasso…
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How to Skumble with Chalk Pastels
“Skumble” is a funny word. It is a made-up word for the way an artist can add texture to a…
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Fistin’ Chalk Pastel Art Technique
What is fistin’? Some of you may think that I have dug deep into my Southern vernacular, but this is…
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But chalk pastels get everywhere!
Yes, chalk pastels do get everywhere! It is the nature of the art. Yet there are a few, very simple…
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How to Make Sky and Clouds in Chalk Pastels
I think that one of my most favorite subjects to paint with my pastels is clouds and the sky. There…
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Your First Easy Lesson in Chalk Pastel Art
Here at Hodgepodge, we are on a mission to share just how easy and fun chalk pastel art is! We…
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How to Have Instant Success With Art
Encouragement is the key! I want to share a bit of my story as an “artist-teacher” with you today. I…
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How to Plan Individual Time with Multiple Ages
Preschoolers, middle ones and teenagers. That’s where we are. With such a mix of ages it’s sometimes hard to have…
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6 Frequently Asked Homeschool Resource Questions
Here are a few questions that I get asked quite frequently – with the answers – all in one spot!…
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How To Add in the Joy of Art
Well, I’m just not artistic. I’ve heard that statement rather often from other homeschoolers when they talk about the lack…
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Return of the Routine
Welcome to Five Days of Return of the Routine! I’m so glad you are here. First of all, if you…
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How To Fit In All The Extras
One more thing after lunch. One more thing after lunch. This is the one thing that really changed our homeschool….
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