THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VIDEO
This week’s demo video is a speed drawing by Jim, titled “Jungle Waterfall.” – Jim is using lecturer’s chalk but you can create a similar effect with soft (chalk) pastels. – If you’re interested in the kind of chalk/paper that Jim is using in this video, scroll down the page for links to where you can buy it. (These are not affiliate links.)
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This week in the Homeschool Art Class Studio (Facebook Group):
- 4 New Coloring Pages (Dog, Flower, Van, Palm Tree).
- Portrait Drawing Tutorial by Jim
- Draw Mary with Chalk Artist Gloria Kohlmann (from our DVD “Bible Stories: The Gift of Love)
jim's favorite art supplies:
CHALK ART…
Basic Chalk Set – I recommend the 35-count half box. It’s a good starter set with a nice array of colors. — https://www.eternityarts.com/chalk-drawing-supplies/basic-chalk-sets/
Visible Fluorescent Chalk Set – These are bright “day-glo” colors. – https://www.eternityarts.com/chalk-drawing-supplies/fluorescent-chalk/
Black Light (Invisible Fluorescent) Chalk – This is what I draw my invisible pictures with. I recommend the Black Light Starter Set – https://www.eternityarts.com/chalk-drawing-supplies/black-light-chalk/
Bogus Paper – This is what almost all chalk artists use to draw on. It is BIG (54″x40″). Start with a small (10 sheet) pack. – https://www.eternityarts.com/chalk-drawing-supplies/bogus-paper/
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jim's favorite digital art apps...
What apps do you need to get started in digital art? There are a lot of digital art apps out there, but here are Jim’s favorite apps with price rating. ($=free or won’t break the bank, $$=kinda pricey but not terrible or goes on sale frequently, $$$=for serious digital artists)
SKETCHBOOK – – (all platforms – $) Great all-around digital drawing software. https://sketchbook.com –
ARTRAGE – (Android/iPad: $; PC: $$) – Best for imitating oil and/or acrylic https://www.artrage.com
PROCREATE – (iPad or iPhone only: $) – Excellent at imitating chalk/pastels – https://procreate.art/
REBELLE – (PC or Mac only: $$$ – Also, processor heavy ) — Superb at imitating watercolors! https://www.escapemotions.com/products/rebelle/about
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Art Class 36-Lesson Download
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Learn how to draw with 36 step-by-step lessons, taught by Master Artist Pat Knepley. All lessons include art history, and Biblical truth is integrated into every lesson.This digital download set contains a full school year’s worth of art instruction and will give your children the tools they need to unleash their creativity.
Art Projects: Dreams of Joseph (Marc Chagall) Download
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Dreams of Joseph Art Project – Watch the videos and produce a beautiful artwork in the style of Marc Chagall in 4 step-by-step lessons. Start creating now with instant access to these downloadable video art lessons!
Art Class Volume 5 – Lessons 17-20: Proportions for Composition
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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.