Chalking is such a simple and fun art medium to use... one we don't break out enough. Don't get me wrong, it is used in our home but I think we need to incorporate it more. This particular project was very easy to practice shading techniques with rubbing.
I created a pumpkin out of white glue and let it dry fully. Then she chalked the page - practicing shading in each section of the pumpkin. She was working on some creative blends, soon learning it was not quiet what she wanted. Chalk is forgiving that way - new layers and rub away... colors fixed! She did a fantastic job on her artwork - as did dad... we love how he used drastic colors compared to Holly. Same project, yet so different!
We will be trying this again soon with leaves... coming soon!
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| Draw your picture in glue and let dry well. |
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| Chalks... love chalks! |
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| Starting her picture. |
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| Working side by side! |
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| Getting her colors just so! |
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| Bryan enjoying some art too! |
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| Blending away! |
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| Holly's finished pumpkin! Beautiful!!! |
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| Bryan's finished pumpkin! Stunning! |
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| When finished, spray a light coat of aerosol hair spray to set the chalk some. |
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| Beautiful Chalked Pumpkins! |
