A note on chalk pastels:Pastels are an easy, forgiving medium. Fun for children and adults alike! Details on the pastels and paper we use, how and where to purchase, and links to all of Nana’s other pastel lessons are here: Our Favorite Chalk Pastels
The practical aspects of a mess:Pastels are blessedly messy. We always have baby wipes close by to wipe hands. We wear something we don’t mind getting stained or don a smock.
FEATURING YOU! YOU ARE AN ARTIST!
Paint your fall art and be sure to share with us! Simply tag @chalkpastelart on Instagram, use the #YouAREanArtist hashtag, or upload a photo to the ChalkPastel.com
In celebration of your favorite team, enjoy this football video art lesson with Nana! YOU are the artist, so feel free to add the field, the fans, and your favorite team colors. All things fun for football season. And be sure to join Nana in the You ARE an ARTiST Clubhouse for 600+ video art lessons for all ages!
Suggested supplies: white or light colored construction paper. Brown, black, green and blue chalk pastel colors.
It is a very special time of year to focus on the hope we have in Christ. As a gift to our artists, Nana shares Easter Video Art Lessons to complement your celebrations and learning.
A Week of Easter Video Art Lessons
Day 1 – Palm Branch – Let’s start the week in celebration! All ages will enjoy this Palm Branch video art lesson from our set of Easter Video Art Lessons. You may be surprised at who shows you how to do this step-by-step lesson! Gather some yellow construction paper or a plain, white piece of paper (or whatever you have on hand) and your set of chalk pastels. Find the art lesson on this page (Scroll down just a ways). It is super quick: Easter Palm Branch
Day 2 – Rainbow Cross – This is such a beautiful lesson to enjoy with ALL the colors. Enjoy Nana’s video art lesson she shared as part of Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett’s Easter Co-Op. We love her Easter Unit Studies! Fast forward the video to about 20 minutes in. (This video also includes an Easter cross lesson with Easter lilies. I encourage you to save that one for later this week).
Day 3 – Crown of Thorns live replay at noon EDT on Wednesday, 4/8. Find the lesson on our Live Lesson page at the tab, above. You can also enjoy the video on our You ARE an Artist YouTube channel. Crown of Thorns.
Day 4 –Hand Print Easter Lamb – find this step-by-step lesson on our sister site, Hodgepodge. Nana says, “I absolutely love any craft that makes use of children’s handprints. They are an enduring testimony of the child’s growth over the years. Almost every mother and grandmother would treasure a gift of a handprint. I still carry a laminated handprint that my son made for me over 30 years ago, tucked into my Bible!”
Day 5 – Easter Cross with lilies. Find this in the video art lesson, from Day 2, above. A beautiful cross surrounded by lilies plus an Easter rainbow cross art lesson in chalk pastels. You can paint a wonderful Easter painting with chalk pastels that you can share with your family and friends during this blessed season!
You ARE an Artist!
We can’t wait to see your chalk pastel paintings! After you finish your lesson, please be sure to share a photo of your art work right to the comments here so Nana and Tricia can comment. Or you can share on Instagram. (Just be sure to tag @ChalkPastelArt and use the hashtag #YouAREanArtist so we won’t miss it on Instagram).
Our You ARE an Artist Clubhouse members are enjoying a clickable calendar for the whole month of April. All 30 days! The calendar has an art lesson for each week day, master classes plus special messages from Nana on the weekends. There are links directly to Nana’s lessons from her Easter Video Art Lessons:
Three crosses
Crown of thorns
Easter cross
The stone rolled away
Easter lily
Palm branch
Easter eggs
The Lord’s Supper bread and cup
Church stained glass window
Just be sure to join us for ALL of these and more in the You ARE an Artist Complete Clubhouse at ChalkPastel.com! Artist Clubhouse members will also enjoy a new Famous Artist Beatrix Potter lesson, a surprise lesson Nana recorded herself from her studio (it is such fun!) and the replay of the Green Ember Gala.
Calling all Green Ember fans and Green Ember Gala participants! Nana offers you special chalk pastel Green Ember art lessons in the style of artist Zach Franzen.
Let’s celebrate this favorite book series by author S.D. Smith. For access to the replay of the Green Ember Gala, please scroll down for more details.
Chalk Pastel Green Ember Art Lessons
Please scroll down for the very few supplies needed.
Green Ember Video Art Lesson by Nana
Ember Falls Video Art Lesson by Nana
🎨Just a few supplies needed:
Construction paper or plain printer/copier paper (or what you have on hand! No special trips to the store!)
baby wipes or a couple dampened paper towels for easy clean up.
Green Ember Gala Artists!
A very special thank you to those that attended the Green Ember Gala! Here are some wonderful art lessons, below, that complement Green Ember, nature, bunnies and all things beautiful.
You can get access to the replay of the Green Ember Gala, ALL of Nana’s art lessons, courses, exclusive live lessons with You ARE an Artist Complete Clubhouse membership. Oh my goodness, it’s a huge library of art lessons for a discounted price!
Nana shared this art lesson during the Green Ember Gala! You ARE an Artist Clubhouse membership includes these and over 600 video art lessons! Just add chalk pastels and paper.
You ARE an Artist!
We would LOVE for you to share photos of your artwork! Share photos on social media! On Instagram, tag @chalkpastelart and use the #YouAREanArtist hashtag so we won’t miss them. We would love to see your artwork and to comment.
Be sure to tell your friends about the Green Ember Gala and Nana’s lessons!
Da duit! That is Irish for “Hello!” Are you ready to create some artwork in GREEN? How lucky 🍀 can you get with shamrocks on your drawing paper! Let’s go celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with all things green and St. Patrick’s Day Video Art Lessons! -Nana
Baby Yoda and the Mandalorian stories have captured our hearts! We know there are fellow fans out there that feel the same way. So we knew it was time for an art lesson. Join Nana for How to Draw Baby Yoda and the Mandalorian. And know that this lesson is part of the wonderful Chalk Pastels at the Movies bonus with You ARE an Artist Clubhouse membership.
How to Draw Baby Yoda and Mandalorian Video Art Lesson
Enjoy Nana’s How to Draw Baby Yoda and Mandalorian in Chalk Pastels video art lesson!
Suggested supplies: orange construction paper. Brown, orange, red, green, blue, white, pink, purple and yellow chalk pastels. (Lots of colors for this one!)
FEATURING YOU! YOU ARE AN ARTIST!
So, paint your Baby Yoda and the Mandalorian art and be sure to share with us! Simply tag @chalkpastelart on Instagram, use the #YouAREanArtist hashtag, or upload a photo to the ChalkPastel.com Facebook page!
A note on chalk pastels:Pastels are an easy, forgiving medium. Fun for children and adults alike! Details on the pastels and paper we use, how and where to purchase, and links to all of Nana’s other pastel lessons are here: Our Favorite Chalk Pastels
The practical aspects of a mess:Pastels are blessedly messy. We always have baby wipes close by to wipe hands. We wear something we don’t mind getting stained or don a smock.
Do you and your artists learn best with a video art tutorial? Join the You ARE an Artist Clubhouse for even more Video Art Lessons at ChalkPastel.com!
Are you a huge Star Wars fan? We think it would be awesome to have a Star Wars art marathon. If you have been following art lessons with us, you will know that we love to share video lessons for favorite books and movies. In fact, one of the bonuses with You ARE an Artist Clubhouse membership is an index of lessons for movies with Chalk Pastels at the Movies. Enjoy a sample of Chalk Pastels at the Movies with Nana’s How to Draw Star Wars in Chalk Pastels Video Art Lessons! And please be sure to share these lessons with a friend.
How to Draw Star Wars in Chalk Pastels Video Art Lessons
Enjoy Nana’s How to Draw Star Wars in Chalk Pastels video art lessons and create your own Star Wars Art Marathon! You ARE an Artist Clubhouse Complete members enjoy a Composer John Williams art lesson too! Plus Artist Clubhouse members also enjoy all of these:
A note on chalk pastels:Pastels are an easy, forgiving medium. Fun for children and adults alike! Details on the pastels and paper we use, how and where to purchase, and links to all of Nana’s other pastel lessons are here: Our Favorite Chalk Pastels
The practical aspects of a mess:Pastels are blessedly messy. We always have baby wipes close by to wipe hands. We wear something we don’t mind getting stained or don a smock.
Is watching The Grinch one of your favorite Christmas traditions? If you have been following art lessons with us, you will know that we love to share video lessons for favorite books and movies. In fact, one of the bonuses with You ARE an Artist Clubhouse membership is an index of lessons for movies with Chalk Pastels at the Movies. Another bonus is the Tea Time Art Lessons for favorite books like Green Ember, Winnie-the-Pooh and more! Enjoy a sample of Chalk Pastels at the Movies with Nana’s How to Draw The Grinch in Chalk Pastels Video Art Lesson! And please be sure to share this lesson with a friend.
How to Draw The Grinch in Chalk Pastels Video Art Lesson
Enjoy Nana’s How to Draw The Grinch in Chalk Pastels video art lesson!
Suggested supplies: yellow construction paper. Black, Grinch green (whatever you have on hand) and red chalk pastels.
A note on chalk pastels:Pastels are an easy, forgiving medium. Fun for children and adults alike! Details on the pastels and paper we use, how and where to purchase, and links to all of Nana’s other pastel lessons are here: Our Favorite Chalk Pastels
The practical aspects of a mess:Pastels are blessedly messy. We always have baby wipes close by to wipe hands. We wear something we don’t mind getting stained or don a smock.
Do you and your artists learn best with a video art tutorial? Join the You ARE an Artist Clubhouse for even more Video Art Lessons at ChalkPastel.com!
Are you looking forward to the newest Frozen movie? If you have been following art lessons with us, you will know that we love to share video lessons for favorite books and movies. In fact, one of the bonuses with You ARE an Artist Clubhouse membership is an index of lessons for movies with Chalk Pastels at the Movies. Another bonus is the Tea Time Art Lessons for favorite books like Green Ember, Winnie-the-Pooh and more! Enjoy at sample of Chalk Pastels at the Movies with Nana’s Frozen Video Art Lesson! And please be sure to share this lesson with a friend.
Frozen Video Art Lesson
Paint favorite Frozen characters Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven with Nana’s Frozen video art lesson.
Suggested Supplies: pink construction paper. Black blue, brown, white, yellow, orange, red, aqua blue, purple and light blue.
A note on chalk pastels:Pastels are an easy, forgiving medium. Fun for children and adults alike! Details on the pastels and paper we use, how and where to purchase, and links to all of Nana’s other pastel lessons are here: Our Favorite Chalk Pastels
The practical aspects of a mess:Pastels are blessedly messy. We always have baby wipes close by to wipe hands. We wear something we don’t mind getting stained or don a smock.
Do you and your artists learn best with a video art tutorial? Join the You ARE an Artist Clubhouse for even more Video Art Lessons at ChalkPastel.com!
If your artists have a love of books and movies, they will love all that we have to offer in the You ARE an Artist Clubhouse! There are simply so many favorite art lessons to enjoy. To give you a little taste, we have included one of Nana’s Harry Potter Illustrated video art lessons, below. With our Chalk Pastels at The Movies membership bonus, your artist can enjoy a Harry Potter Art Marathon!
Chalk Pastels at The Movies, Art Lesson Index, Tea Time Art Lesson AND Holidays & Celebrations!
Many families celebrate special occasions with art. We have lessons for that! Mom and me time, tea time, holidays, favorite books, movies and so many favorites for you to choose from.
Art Lesson Index – Looking for something special? Plan your art times using the Master Index of ALL art lessons. This index includes all lessons in our video art courses plus links to the free ones we have shared all over the web.
Chalk Pastels at the Movies – all your favorite book and movie character art lessons at your finger tips.
Tea Time and Holidays & Celebrations Art Lessons – Nana has shared SO many favorites to reinforce learning and to celebrate special occasions!
Harry Potter Art Marathon
In this video art tutorial, Nana shares how to draw a wizard’s Firebolt broom with chalk pastels. Feel free to pause, rewind and enjoy the video art tutorial at your own pace.
Supplies needed:
red construction paper (or other color of your choosing)
Let’s celebrate this favorite book series by author S.D. Smith. For access to the replay of the Green Ember Gala, please scroll down for more details.
Green Ember Gala Artists!
You might also like these:
