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Watercolor Solar Eclipse, Pt. 2

Colored pencils with text overlay. Paint a Solar Eclipse, part two. Art and Bible Series. See the Light Art

In part two of the Watercolor Solar Eclipse project, Jim Pence demonstrates how to paint the total eclipse. A highlight of this lesson is using fluorescent color pencils to draw the sun’s corona under a black light.

Supplies needed for this part can be found at most arts and crafts stores or at the links below:

— Colored pencils (fluorescent): You can find these at http://www.seethelightshine.com/store/materials/crayola-extreme-pencils.html

— Liquid mask removal tool: http://www.dickblick.com/products/crepe-rubber-cement-pickup/

— Watercolors: Any watercolors will work for this part of the project.

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Draw through the Bible with black light chalk artist, Jim Pence. This video series is designed for homeschoolers who want to have fun learning art and the Bible. And, in keeping with Jim’s black light chalk artistry, each of these projects incorporate black light chalk or paint.

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Colored pencils with text overlay. Paint a Solar Eclipse, part two. Art and Bible Series. See the Light Art

How to Paint a Solar Eclipse in Watercolor

Colored pencils with text overlay. Art and Bible Series. Paint a Solar Eclipse Part One. See the Light Art

This is part one of a three-part, mixed media project (watercolor, permanent marker, fluorescent acrylic, and fluorescent colored pencils). The subject is a total solar eclipse.

To complete this part of the project you will need:

1. Watercolor paper
2. Watercolors (blue, red, and yellow)
3. Pencil
4. Liquid mask or painter’s tape
5. Small jar lid (the one I use is from a gallon jug).

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Draw through the Bible with black light chalk artist, Jim Pence. This video series is designed for homeschoolers who want to have fun learning art and the Bible. And, in keeping with Jim’s black light chalk artistry, each of these projects incorporate black light chalk or paint.

For more children’s art resources, visit: seethelightshine.com

Colored pencils with text overlay. Art and Bible Series. Paint a Solar Eclipse Part One. See the Light Art

Art Tip: Don’t Overwork Pastels

Art Tip: How to Keep Your Pastel Paintings from Getting Muddy - See the Light Art

 

One of the biggest problems of working with soft (chalk) pastels is overworking them. Because pastels cannot be mixed like paint, but must be laid down in layers, sometimes when we try to blend them, we continue until they become muddy and lose definition.

In this short video from our series, “Six Super Short Art Tips,” Jim shows how to avoid overworking your pastels.

 

 

 

You’ll find more tips on how to properly blend pastels on Art Class DVD #4: Color Blending Techniques. Only $14.99 for DVD or digital download.

Art Class Volume 4 – Lessons 13-16: Color Blending Techniques (DVD)

Draw the Serpent in the Wilderness

Art and Bible Series. Draw the Serpent in the Wilderness. See the Light

Draw through the Bible with black light chalk artist, Jim Pence. This video series is designed for homeschoolers who want to have fun learning art and the Bible. And, in keeping with Jim’s black light chalk artistry, each of these projects incorporate black light chalk or paint.

For more children’s art resources, visit: seethelightshine.com

Art and Bible Series. Draw the Serpent in the Wilderness. See the Light

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).

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Top 3 Digital Art Apps for Homeschoolers

My Top 3 Digital Art Apps

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There are tons of digital art apps out there, but I mostly work with 3: Procreate, ArtRage, and Sketchbook. If you’re wanting to get started in digital art, any one of these three will do. However, each app has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. 

I’ll give you a feel for those in this video. To learn more about each app, you can check them out at the following URLS: (Note: these are not affiliate links and I receive no compensation for recommending these apps.) 

Procreate: ($9.99) https://procreate.art/ 
ArtRage: ($4.99) https://www.artrage.com/
Sketchbook: (FREE!) https://sketchbook.com/

Intro and closing music courtesy of Bensound.com

Blue background with art app image. Adventures in Digital Art. Digital Art Apps. See the Light Art