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How to Draw Rocks and Boulders with Chalk

How to Draw Rocks and Boulders

How to Draw Rocks in Chalk

In this video tip, See the Light chalk artist, Jim Pence demonstrates how to draw large rocks and boulders with lecturer’s chalk. He’s also included four short (five-ish minute) YouTube videos with different approaches to drawing rocks with pencil and pen.

Jim is drawing with lecturer’s chalk on bogus paper. You can purchase these supplies at Eternity Arts (eternityarts.com). If you don’t want to buy chalk, soft pastels will work just as well, and you can draw on pastel paper or construction paper.

If you enjoy this lesson, be sure to scroll down and check out our video series Art Class, taught by master artist Pat Knepley. You can download the first three lessons, free!

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What you’ll learn…

The foundational skill of art is drawing.

Whether you’re using a pencil, pen, brush, or a piece of chalk, it’s all about drawing.

In your free lessons, you’ll learn…

…The basics of what makes a drawing
…What you need to have in your drawing “toolkit”
…The most essential skill of drawing
…How to synchronize your hand and your eyes
…The basics of composition

How to Draw Seascapes

How to Draw Seascapes

How to Draw a Stormy Sea in Chalk

Seascapes, waves, and beaches are among my favorite things to draw. This week, I’ll show how to draw a stormy sea with chalk. So, get out your chalk (or soft pastels) and some paper, and draw along.

I’ve also curated four short (5-to-10-ish minutes) videos that will help you learn to draw some beach scenes. Two are easy and one is a bit more challenging. Have fun!

And be sure to scroll down and check out our 3 free video art lesson downloads that will teach you how to draw what you see.

See the Light Art Class 9-DVD Boxed Set
Try 3 Free Lessons!

Download 3 video art lessons on us!

What you’ll learn…

The foundational skill of art is drawing.

Whether you’re using a pencil, pen, brush, or a piece of chalk, it’s all about drawing.

In your free lessons, you’ll learn…

…The basics of what makes a drawing
…What you need to have in your drawing “toolkit”
…The most essential skill of drawing
…How to synchronize your hand and your eyes
…The basics of composition

How to Draw a Waterfall

Draw a Beautiful Waterfall

How to Draw a Waterfall in Chalk with image of a waterfall in the background.

I love waterfalls! When I was about four years old, my family visited Niagara Falls. Although I don’t recall a lot of detail, the falls must have made an impression on me. I still have vague memories of standing there and watching the spray, feeling the mist, seeing people in yellow rain slickers.

But waterfalls aren’t only fun to watch, they’re fun to draw, too. In this week’s blog post, I’ve gathered four short (5-ish minute) videos that you should find helpful.

In the first video, I’ll be using lecturer’s chalk (you can buy it at eternityarts.com). As with my other chalk tutorials, this will also work with soft pastels. The other demos are done with pencil or marker.

So get out some chalk, pastels, pencils, and paper, and let’s have some fun.

To purchase lecturer’s chalk, go to Eternity Arts (eternityarts.com).

See the Light Art Class 9-DVD Boxed Set
Try 3 Free Lessons!

Download 3 video art lessons on us!

What you’ll learn…

The foundational skill of art is drawing.

Whether you’re using a pencil, pen, brush, or a piece of chalk, it’s all about drawing.

In your free lessons, you’ll learn…

…The basics of what makes a drawing
…What you need to have in your drawing “toolkit”
…The most essential skill of drawing
…How to synchronize your hand and your eyes
…The basics of composition

Creative Christmas Projects: Easy Christmas Ornaments

Green, blue and red collage background with Christmas cards. Text Overlay: Creative Christmas Projects: Easy Christmas Ornaments. See the Light Shine Art

As we continue our Creative Christmas series on the blog this month, today’s focus is on making beautiful ornaments for the Christmas tree. I’ve found some short (5-min average) videos that offer fun craft ideas. There’s something here for all age groups, so I hope you’ll enjoy making some of these Christmas ornaments.

First we start with some easy, pipe-cleaner ornaments:

Next are several easy ornaments you can make with craft (popsicle) sticks:

Third are some easy and fun 3-D paper ornaments: 

And finally, some mini yarn-hat ornaments:

Have a merry Christmas. And don’t forget to visit the blog next week. We’ve got a special New Year’s gift for you. But you’ll only be able to find out how to claim it here!

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Art Projects: Paper Jungle (Henri Rousseau) Download

Create a Collage in the Style of French Artist Henri Rousseau. Paper Jungle includes an in-depth art history focus on the style of Henri Rousseau, explores related art elements (shape, space, color) and art principles (grounds, scale, layering). Biblical content is woven into every single lesson. Start creating now with instant access to these downloadable video art lessons!

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October 13, 2018 No Comments
James Pence

Art Class Volume 5 – Lessons 17-20: Proportions for Composition

Composition is one of the most important aspects of creating a good drawing or painting, yet we often neglect it. In this DVD, Pat Knepley explains the principles of composition, proportion, scale, and point-of-view. You’ll do exercises in each of these concepts so you can learn, not just how to draw, but how to create a visually pleasing work of art. Lessons include, Stand Your “Ground”, Keep Things in Proportion, Scale, and Point of View.

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August 2, 2018 No Comments

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Creative Christmas Projects: Easy Christmas Cards

Easy Christmas Cards

This week in our Creative Christmas series, our focus is on homemade Christmas cards. I’ve found some short (approx 5 minute) DIY Christmas card videos on YouTube that will challenge you and your children to be creative this week. The projects range from very easy to complex, so there will be something for all age groups here.

It’s time to get those Christmas cards out, so get to work!

And don’t forget to have fun!

Okay, this first project might be a tad messy, but it’s perfect for your younger children. Fingerpainted Christmas Cards…

Next, and a bit more challenging, is 3-D Paper-Ornament Christmas Cards:

And while we’re thinking about pop-up Christmas cards, here’s an even more challenging project you might want to try:

Finally, four quick and easy Christmas card projects:

Next week: Easy and Fun Christmas Ornament Projects

Green, blue and red collage background with Christmas cards. Text Overlay: Creative Christmas Projects: Easy Christmas Cards. See the Light Shine Art

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James Pence

Art Class Volume 5 – Lessons 17-20: Proportions for Composition

Composition is one of the most important aspects of creating a good drawing or painting, yet we often neglect it. In this DVD, Pat Knepley explains the principles of composition, proportion, scale, and point-of-view. You’ll do exercises in each of these concepts so you can learn, not just how to draw, but how to create a visually pleasing work of art. Lessons include, Stand Your “Ground”, Keep Things in Proportion, Scale, and Point of View.

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August 2, 2018 No Comments
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Art Class Volume 9 – Lessons 33-36: Faces & Figures (Download)

Drawing faces and figures is both challenging and exciting. When you add people to your drawings, the pictures come alive. In Art Class Volume 9, Pat Knepley introduces you to the basics of drawing people. Lessons include: Drawing People, A Different View (Profile), It Starts with a Stick Figure, and The Human Figure.

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October 10, 2018 No Comments
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Art and Bible: Bible Stories 5-DVD Boxed Set

Help your children grow in their faith through Art and Bible stories.

See the artist draw a Bible story with chalk and black light. Hear and Watch a dramatic retelling of the story in comic book style. Draw 3 step-by-step projects related to the Bible story.

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July 30, 2018 2 Comments

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The Elements of Art: Space

May 23, 2020 No Comments

A very important (and often neglected) element of art is space. When we think of drawing, most of the time we think of drawing “something.” Whether

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Creative Christmas Projects: Paper Snowflakes

Collage with green, blue and pink background. Text overlay: Creative Christmas Projects: Paper Snowflakes. See the Light Shine Art

I don’t know about you, but I love decorating for Christmas. And the best Christmas decorations are the ones we make at home. This month on our weekly blog posts, I’m listing some Christmas craft videos I’ve found on YouTube that will be fun for you and your children to make. 

Each week will have a theme, and I’m trying to have videos at different age/skill levels. And I’ve selected videos that are around 5 minutes in length. If you’re like me, you rarely have an hour to spend watching a tutorial video. These ones are short and sweet, but they still show some excellent projects.

This week’s theme is Paper Snowflakes. I remember making these all the time when I was growing up. Mine were pretty basic, but the craft has come a long way since I was a boy. I hope you’ll enjoy making some of these snowflakes and hanging them around your house this holiday season.

First is an easy project for younger children:

The next two are a little bit more challenging…

Finally, check out this awesome 3-D snowflake project:

Next week: Do it yourself Christmas cards.

Collage with green, blue and pink background. Text overlay: Creative Christmas Projects: Paper Snowflakes. See the Light Shine Art

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Art Projects: Poppy Collage (Georgia O’Keeffe) DVD

Create an abstract flower in the style of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe Poppy Collage is the fifth in See the Light’s DVD series, Art Projects. These lessons advance skills and learning as students complete works of art in the styles of famous artists.

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August 6, 2018 No Comments
James Pence

God’s Runaway: Bible Story & Art Lessons (Download)

The exciting story of Jonah is artfully brought to life through black light chalk art, comic book style art, narration, original music, and art projects that reinforce the message of the book: God’s love and mercy to each one of us.

(Note: The downloadable version of Runaway does not contain some of the bonus features found on the DVD.)

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October 13, 2018 No Comments

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Landscape background with cartoonish pencil. How to Draw Landscapes. See the Light Shine

How to Draw a Landscape

August 3, 2020 No Comments

There are many different ways to draw or paint pictures of God’s amazing creation.In today’s post, I’m sharing several awesome tutorials that will help you explore

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The Art Elements: Value

June 8, 2020 No Comments

What is value in art? Simply put, it’s the lightness or darkness of an object. If you use value properly in a painting or drawing, it

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