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Sidewalk Chalk Saint Art

In today’s video, we’re creating sidewalk chalk saint art! All you need to do is pose your body, trace, and color.

Today’s video also features the artwork of some really talented Catholic artists who have created more advanced murals and installations. You’re definitely going to want to check them out! They graciously allowed me to share examples of their work in this video.

Amy Rodriguez @amyrodriguez.art on Instagram
Jessie Labrie Wagnon @wagnon.studios on Instagram
Brie Schulze @brieschulzeart on Instagram

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Supplies:

Sidewalk Chalk

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How to Draw Joseph

Today we’re drawing St. Joseph step-by-step using simple lines and shapes. All you need are a piece of paper, a pencil, and something to color with.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

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How to Draw Mary

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Mary step-by-step! I use simple lines and shapes and try to break it down as simply as possible. All you need are a piece of paper, a pencil, and something to color with.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

How to Draw Jesus

In the following tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Jesus with simple lines and shapes. All you need are a pencil, paper, and something to color with!

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

Easy Origami Skull Memento Mori

Happy Halloween! In today’s tutorial, you will learn how to fold a simple origami skull memento mori for All Souls’ Day. Memento mori is Latin for “Remember you will die.” It’s meant to be a visual reminder of our mortality and isn’t meant to be a morbid thing. The skull can be simple black and white, or you can decorate it for Dia de los Muertos.

Suggested Supplies:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Paper

Scissors (if needed)

Glue Stick

How to Make Your Own Saint Medals

Today, I walk you through how to make your own saint medals out of Shrinky Dinks. Shrinky Dinks are a fun shrinkable plastic. I’m including a saint medal template that you can use to plan out your design. It’s best to draw your design on regular paper first and then trace it onto your Shrinky Dink paper.

Supplies needed:

Shrinky Dinks Frosted Ruff ‘n Ready https://amzn.to/3Ur0BeA

Paper (Free Saint Medal template at amyheyse.com)

Pencil

Scissors

Hole Punch

String or jump ring and chain

Colored pencils https://amzn.to/3dzVyYH

Prismacolor Pencils https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-premier-colored-pencils/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=20508-1209