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Chalk Pastels

Diego Rivera’s Mother’s Helper Art Lesson

Diego Rivera is one of the most famous painters in the twentieth century. After studying in Spain and France, he returned to his homeland of Mexico. There he travelled across...Learn More
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Kids use a simple drawing technique that results in these stunning Modigliani chalk portraits. One of my favorite art lessons.

Modigliani Portraits in Chalk pastel

Modigliani portraits have become an art room staple, thanks in no small part to Kathy over at Art Project for Kids for providing a simple, foo-proof technique for imitating the...Learn More
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The Primary Portrait Project: Chalk Pastel

This is part two of my quest for determining the best medium for primary portraits. Last week my first grade students created beautiful oil pastel portraits. I love oil pastels...Learn More
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Chalk Rainforest Animals Art Video

Chalk Rainforest Animals Art Video

CHALK RAINFOREST ANIMALS My fifth and sixth grade students have been working with chalk pastel recently. We’ve done tropical birds and just finished these stunning rainforest animals. WHAT YOU’LL NEED:...Learn More
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Chalk Bird Art Project

Chalk pastels give the dramatic color intensity of tempera or acrylic paint with almost no prep time. Chalk gets a bad rap as being too messy. For the little ones,...Learn More
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Van Gogh Landscapes

Van Gogh’s “Wheat Fields with Cypresses” is one of my favorite paintings. There is a distinct separation between the foreground, middleground and background, making it a perfect example for a...Learn More
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Big Fat Hen Chalk & Oil Pastel Art Project

Big Fat Hen: Chalk and Oil Pastel Drawing

A trip to the library last fall yielded a plethora of art ideas. Keith Baker’s Big Fat Hen is filled with fabulous illustrations. Colorful, vibrant, detailed and adorable. Perfect for...Learn More
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Kinders paint a snowman and use painted paper to add details

Eric Carle inspired Snowman Art Lesson

There is nothing cuter than a snowman, except a “kinder-created” snowman. Watching little fingers stick paper noses and top hats to wet paint is utterly adorable. Since most of my...Learn More
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Chalk Pastel Flowers for Sixth Grade

Chalk Pastel Flowers for Sixth Grade

I teach my Chalk Pastel Flowers lesson every year. It’s fast; only takes 2 @ 55-minute sessions, reinforces blending skills and offers practice on developing fine motor skills. Supplies: –...Learn More
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