Chalk pastel elementary art

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Try out this oil pastel candle art lesson for illuminating and expressive results! My intermediate students have loved creating this artwork because there is something so mesmerizing about the glow of candlelight. Throughout art history, candlelight creates drama, mystery and contrast.

These chalk pastel lillypads and frogs were created on black paper. They were inspired by the chorus of Spring frogs outside the art studio. Follow for more art ideas for kids!

Create stunning chalk pastel sunsets with kids using simple techniques that are fun and easy to do. Kids will love learning and exploring with chalk pastels! #chalkpastels #artprojectsforkids #projectswithkids

Glue resist chalk landscapes art lesson from our children's art studio in Charlotte, NC. You will love the vibrant and striking landscapes in this post!

This simple glue line drawing creates an amazing structure for learning to blend chalk pastels. These are a “wow” project every time!

These chalk pastel art ideas are easy and fun for kids of all ages! Projects with chalk pastels require little prep and just a few simple supplies to create bold and colorful art!

Let me start by saying... the technique I used, wet paper with chalk pastels was borrowed by a great art teacher Phyllis Levine Brown, aka There's a Dragon in my Art Room. I learned of this great technique in a workshop she presented at NAEA. Here is the link to her lesson on her blog, (There's a Dragon in My Art Room). In her workshop, Phyl shared that she would soak "bogus paper" in the sink and have students draw with chalks on top... no chalky mess, the chalks stick to the wet paper…

For a great process art activity with children, let’s explore how to use chalks. How to use chalk art projects for kids Chalk has a very different feel to it compared with pens and pencils. It glides across the paper or card with a different sensation, and the marks created are more […]