Chalk Illustrated - Issue 7 - Winter 2012

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Chalk ILLUSTRATED

Using Chalk Art for Ministry, Education & Fun!

Silent Night, Holy Night,

With Your Chalk,

Share the Light.

Issue 7 Winter 2012

This Issue:

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Letters & E-mail: Unexpected Ministry, Tour Bus Groups, more Extra: Missionary Chalk Art Evangelist in the Philippines Cover Artist: Rod Snow: Chalk Artist & Ventriloquist My Tuppence Worth: What About Talent? (Getting Started: Part 2) Chalk Be Nimble: Only Three Wise Men? Oddio Re-Cordings: A Sleigh Full of Christmas Stories Step-By-Step Studios: Let the World Rejoice!

Farm Fresh Chalk Ideas: Oh, Christmas Tree Background Checks: The King is Born Cruising the Internet: The Amazing Ralph Hulett Hot Coffee: Reader's Choice: Hairspray vs. Fixitive Bowman on Target: Hairspray, Dust Into Sticks, Buying Seconds In the Workshop: A Convertible for Christmas—Adjustable Easel Chalk on Sheets: Sheets vs. Paper Lightning Cartoons: Spoons to Spooners, Rose, Illustrated Santa Ren's Faire: Christian Chalk Art Drawing—Free Ebook Nub Tub: Sequential Christmas Idea, Valentine's Day Idea Ads: LeGrand Prix Easel, Ordering Chalk Illustrated print edition

Chalk Illustrated is an e-zine designed and produced to educate, edify and unify the chalk art community worldwide. It is published on a quarterly basis (as Cha time allows), and the e-version is distributed to subscribers without cost. A full-color print version is also available. Each printed issue may be purchased at actual cost of $4.50 printing + 1.75 shipping anywhere in the US (foreign orders please e-mail for actual postage charges). You may also place a yearly subscription (4 issues) for $25 (US). Subscriptions, donations and submissions may be made through the official web site at www.ChalkIllustrated.com. To order, visit the web site and click on the PARTICIPATION page where you will find both a downloadable order blank (for sending checks), and an online order form (for using credit cards and PayPal). You may also mail a donation, to help with this ministry, to: Kerry Kistler,1722 N. Waverly Ave., Springfield, MO 65803.

All correspondence should be directed to the editor, Kerry Kistler, at ChalkIllustrated@gmail.com. Your articles and idea submissions are always welcome— every effort will be made to include your material. The entire contents of this publication is protected by copyright © 2012 and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes. It may be shared freely but not sold.

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LETTERS

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E APPRECIATE YOUR notes of encouragement, ideas, news, tips and chalk related questions. Send all this and more to ChalkIllustrated@ gmail.com, and we'll include as many notes as possible in the next issue.

80 Years Young

It was a delight to read the latest edition.

I always enjoy all the information available to chalk artists.

I did a program many years ago at our church using the color wheel and a small easel. I have been involved with conferences since 1990. My first one was with Ding Teuling and his son. I am sorry to say though that I only began to do programs before the public this year.

Tom Read made my equipment 4 years ago and he did a great job. Since my husband passed away 3 years ago, I have been involved in conferences with Larry Sinclair.

The response with the programs that I have done recently really encouraged me to follow through with more requests. I turned 80 this year so God has abundantly blessed me..

—Charlene Hunt

putting together this quarterly treasure for gospel chalk artists - present, past, and future! God willing, their number will increase globally.

—Pat Holt

Unexpected Ministry Through the last few years we have noticed an increase in ministry within the ministry. We prepare, go, setup, present the message we were engaged to bring, talk with folks as we tear down and head home again. In this time of talking with people after the message, before we start to tear down, God has been moving in mighty ways. That time of ministering "within ministry" has become the ministry of Chalk Talk.

What the Holy Spirit

Quarterly Treasure

Each issue of CI is so rich with ideas, suggestions, techniques, testimonies, and training! Congratulations on

James & Tracy Snyder

Christmas greeting card design by Ralph Hulett. See pg 20 for more.

does in the hearts and minds of people during the message that begins to release deep hurts, cleanse old wounds and start healing, is difficult for us to grasp. And yet, in the last few years, the Lord has revealed to us what HE is doing through this ministry of Chalk Talk to set free the prisoners and cleanse hearts/ minds for HIS glory.

We have experienced the cleansing and healing process, because people unload (sometimes it's more like dump) their burdens at the foot of His cross – with us at their side.

We are your siblings in HIS service & love, —James & Tracy Snyder SnyderChalkTalk.com [This was excerpted from the Snyder's Chalk Talk quarterly newsletter. Also, see our Secret Links page to listen to an interview with James. See his new adjustable easel design on pg 22.]

Easel & Chalk 4 Sale

I would like to sell my large LeGrand easel plus a bunch of chalk art supplies. I've only used it 4 or 5 times (one week of classes and one program), and it is like new. I will sell it - plus three large boxes of chalk (over 100 sticks of regular, black light and fluorescent) along with 20 sheets of paper, clips and other supplies.

I'm selling everything as a package deal for the low price of $850. I can send pictures of it all if needed.

If you are able to pick it up that would save you a bundle in shipping. I am 25 miles from Tampa in Zephyrhills, Florida.

Phone 407-462-4844 or bobiglenn@msn.com.

Thanks, —Bobi Glenn

More Techniques

I really enjoy the magazine. Would like to see maybe more techniques or tips.

Thanks, —Martin Bland

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Thanks to CI Writers Thanks to you and to all the artists that provide information. Your magazine is very well done and has an amazing amount of material.

God Bless.

—Jeffrey Baker

Tour Bus Groups!

Tour bus companies have discovered the chalk talk idea as entertainment for their groups and are now bringing bus loads to my Barnyard Art Studio & Gallery. Already many motor coaches have reserved for 2013. How's that for modern evangelism?!

—Elva Hurst

Brings Us Together

I look forward to every issue. I can only imagine the time and effort that goes into preparing this publication. Thanks for your ministry to the Gospel chalk art family.

Somehow this really brings us together with a sense of community and shared vision.

—Gary Palmer

Meet Ophir Odal: Missionary Chalk Art Evangelist in the Philippines Dear International Chalk Art Family, Please pray for me, and pardon my English— it is not very good.

I know that it was God's calling for me to serve Him through chalking while sharing the Gospel, but it was really hard for me to begin.

I still believe that God is our provider— indeed he let me and my family survive during these 10 years of Drawing Life to Jesus, but it was not that easy.

I teach in a Bible school and am paid only a minimal fee per hour, and out of that income from teaching I must spend some for my chalk talk supplies. In fact, there are many times that I have used my pay to do chalk talk ministry instead of buying our food—just a crazy decision, I agree. However by God's Grace and Mercy my family is still alive and surviving until now.

Doing chalk talk ministry in the Philippines is totally different from the USA. Here I do chalk talks without expecting any remuneration. I connect with churches, but usually it is at my own expense. Seldom do I receive gifts from

the churches, and many times I receive childhood days, and that Php 300 and Php 500 (that is proxiis why I have a passion to mately US $8.00 to $10.50). In my hisbring the Good News there, tory, the smallest gift I have received is to my own people. I am from $2.00 (ha, ha very funny to remember, the Bagobo tribe. My mother huh?). is Bagobo, but The most intermy father was esting part is that I from a Mususually spend $10 lim culture. We to $20 (depending have reschedon distance) for uled the chalk transportation to talks among get to the places the muslims where I do chalk since we are talks—I leave it to already out of your imagination budget to do to understand the that. We hope situation. I also to do it January do chalk talks in next year. prisons, jails and So please streets—you know pray for my fithat we can't get nancial need any money from to make these This Drawing Life to Jesus ministry report these locations, describes some of what happened during Ophir's missionary trip in the southern part of the Philippines. but there is very evangelistic trips as well It also outlines specific needs and donation information. surely expense. as the urgent A copy of this report may be downloaded from the There is so much Secret Links page at ChalkIllustrated.com. need for a veopportunity to hicle and lapminister through chalk talks here in top computer. If you know the Philippines. I can some of your friends who see the big harvest, have a heart in helping this and chalk talk can be evangelist bring and share a great tool to make the Gospel to the Muslim the harvest happen. and Tribal people, please I have a desire to do help if you can. a full time chalk talk Rev. Ophir A. Odal ministry, but it is a Philippines drawinglifetojesus@gmail.com struggle for my family.

[Editor's note: Pastor Odal was one of the So please continue to very first subscribers to Chalk Illustrated pray for me. and regularly emails encouraging words, so This past September this financial need is legitimate and not 25, 2012 I went to the a "Nigerian-type" scam. This letter from southern part of the Ophir was edited for space and clarity.]

Philippines (Bagobo Tribal places) to do chalk talk evangelism in that location.

I didn't have contacts there but decided to go since I felt the urgency to preach the Good News in that place using chalk talk.

Ophir thanks his wife Frances and their four children for I once lived in the supporting his chalk art ministry across the Philippines. southern part of the Philippines during my

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Presenting • the • Cover • Artist!

Introducing another neighbor from our chalk art community.

Rod Snow: Chalk For Christ † Chalk Artist & Ventriloquist

Rod Snow, son of a Western Michigan United Methodist Pastor, had a love forr drawing even as a small boy and would d often draw on the cover of church bulletins to keep himself quiet dururing sermons. Rod still draws in church, but now for the Lord— — and with everyone watching g him! Here's Rod's story, in hiss own words: O START, I just want to say TO GOD BE THE GLORY! I think of the Bible story where re Jesus fed the 5,000. It was getting ng late and the people were hungry,, but only one small boy had a lunch—five ch—five loafs of bread and two fish. Not much, but Jesus took it and fed 5,000 peoplee with food left

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over! I have chalk, paper and a little talent— doesn't seem like much, but give it to the Lord and WOW! As I said, TO GOD BE THE GLORY! I truly believe God has a sense of humor!

I was in high school and our church had a mother/daughter banquet where I helped serve the meal. The program was a chalk artist (Don Daverman) from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I went up to the balcony to watch the program as I had an interest in art. Mr. Daverman drew about 10 different quick sketch drawings—all illustrating Bible truths. He did not use any black light but did a very good job! It looked Rod Snow\ next page 

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like something I wanted to try. I built my old wooden easel with a giant drawing tablet and used sidewalk chalk—I didn't know about lecturer's chalk. I put on a program at my home church on a Sunday evening. It went pretty well, and I got lots of encouraging words from folks. The following year, I heard about a chalk artist—Ding Teuling—who taught chalk art classes up at Maranatha Bible Conference Center in Muskegon, Michigan.

I signed up not knowing at all what I was getting into! I was a senior in high school and headed up to the class for a week.

We met together as a group for an introduction to the week.

Ding and Dave Teuling brought out sample drawings they did and showed them under black light. I had never seen black light chalk art before and was just in AWE!!!

That evening, I was so excited about what I had just seen! I recall not even sleeping that night because the wheels in my head would not stop!

The week was GREAT!

The Teulings have had a great influence on my life and I cherish their friendship. After the class, I went home, built an easel, and started picking up some programs.

When I graduated from high school I attended Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan to be a commercial artist. I was doing chalk art on week ends and going to school during the week. I received my degree and landed a job at an agency where I worked for two years—still doing ministry on the side. The ministry kept growing and it was like I was working two jobs. I knew God was calling me into full-time ministry and yet I was pulling the other way. I enjoyed the chalk art ministry a lot, but it was a HUGH leap of faith to let go of my job and follow His calling! I let go and let GOD! People thought I was nuts! They said that I couldn't make a living doing that! I listened to God instead of people, and 30 years later God is still opening doors for me.

To GOD BE THE GLORY! Soon after I got going in chalk art, I was

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I enjoyed the chalk art ministry a lot, but it was a HUGE leap of faith to let go of my job and follow His calling.

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inspired by a boy I met at a camp. He did some ventriloquism for the camp every night before supper, and he was pretty good! I started messing around with the art of ventriloquism and was soon hooked. I later crossed paths with other ventriloquists who have helped me. So, my programs now consist of chalk art and ventriloquism and usually last about an hour, starting out with vent, then a message, and ending with a chalk drawing. My ministry is mostly church groups, however, I do get into a lot of public schools as well as businesses and other venues.

Starting out, I traveled alone throughout the midwest for years with this ministry. In 1992, I was set up on a blind date — those never work, do they? Well, two years later, Vonda Ruppert became Vonda Snow.

We live in Niles, Michigan and now have two sons—Kendall and Bailey. Vonda travels with me in the

summer as we are camp speakers all summer long. Vonda is very gifted for ministry and leads high energy music with the campers. She also leads creative Scripture-based messages.

God certainly put us together. By the way, when we got engaged, we called the lady that set up our blind date to tell her.

She said we were the 11th couple she had put together!

I have had the privilege of teaching chalk art classes with Ding and Dave Teuling, and Peggy Esher many times. I encourage everyone to take classes when you can! Whether you are just starting out or have been doing it for a long time, everyone can learn at these classes. What great fellowship.

We learn from one another, and it's a good shot in the arm. It is a good way to keep the art alive! You can check out classes with David LeGrand at ChalkMart.com.

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When we got engaged, we called the lady that set up our blind date to tell her.

She said we were the 11th couple she had put together!

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unique and there is something captivating about watching an artist. It does leave lasting impressions. With the age of technology, I wasn't sure what that was going to happen to chalk art. I'm finding that people have gotten away from drawing and painting because of designing things on the computer these days—so to have a chalk artist come in and draw is something even more unique and special now. It is something they will not forget so it is a great way to present the gospel.

I am humbled when I see people come forward at the end of a presentation, accepting Christ for the first time in their life or rededicating their life to Christ when God is speaking to them through the drawing— TO GOD BE THE GLORY! What is the secret to becoming a good chalk artist? There are three words: Practice, practice, practice! How

do you become accomplished at anything? Practice! Practice!

Practice! If you are working on a picture, practice that picture over and over before your presentation. You will be glad you did, and so will your audience. If you do a good job, they may have you back as well as other chalk artists. If your presentation isn't well prepared, they will remember that too and may never want another chalk artist to come back.

A good way to practice is to fill up a page full of trees, mountains, etc. If you have room where you live, make a space to practice. I have a studio built just for my chalk art. I can get messy, and my supplies are all together.

I also have another studio where I work on my fine art: pencil drawings, paintings, etc. It is important to have your own work space!

If you ever get stuck for picture ideas, pray that God will give you the inspiration and

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What is the secret to becoming a good chalk artist?

There are three words: Practice, practice, practice!

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ideas for pictures: Bible stories, themes, inspirational stories, your own experiences, and music. At different times, I have heard a song on Christian radio and thought, "Hey! That would make an excellent chalk drawing." I present for all ages and work on what may appeal to my audience. If I am doing a presentation for all children, I may change my style to cartoon.

I said earlier that God must have a sense of humor! I recall years ago when I was first starting out and was brought in to a country church for a mother/daughter ughter banquet. I arrived early and while I was setting g up an elderly lady came in. It was just her and d me in the sanctuary, so she came up to me and said, "I want you to know that I voted not to have you come! This chalkk artventriloquism stuff is just the work ork of the DEVIL!" My response was, "Well, I supppose it could be used for the Dev-il, but I use it to Glorify GOD!" Shee retorted, "Well, I just wanted you u to know, I didn't want you here!"" and she walked away.

That evening, I presented my program, "His Eye Is On the Sparpar-

row." It went great and the group really enjoyed it! And guess who won my drawing as a door prize? You guessed it—the lady that said I was the work of the Devil! She took my drawing and I couldn't help but smile and think that God has a great sense of humor!

In closing, I want to "Thank You" for taking the time to read this article! Be faithful to Him! Thank you for being willing to share your talents for Him! God has led me to many a place— churches of all sizes, convention centers, auditoriums, a etc., and I am excited to fairs, schools, television te He will lead in the future! TO GOD see where H GLORY! BE THE G Trust in the Lord with all your heart, hea And A lean not on your own understanding; de In all your ways acknowledge him, h And he will make your paths sstraight.

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Practice—portrait study of Jesus

Practice—mountain studies

Practice—water studies

Practice—tree studies

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Inspiration & Insight from the Easel of Jim Pence.

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have, the more you will be able to do with chalk art.

Black light chalk can be difficult to work with, Started in Chalk Art: Part 2 and if you're planning on doing any pictures of Jesus or any figures, you will find it difficult if you don't have any experience in drawing portraits or figures. Likewise, if you have a grasp of the principles of composition, what makes for a pleasing picture, etc., it will enable you to do much more than you could if you are just copying someone else’s idea.

So it is to your advantage to learn how to draw (and as much as you can about art) if you really want to excel as a chalk artist.

ROBABLY THE MOST frequently asked quesSee the Light’s Art Class DVDs are a great tion about chalk art is, "Do I need to have resource for this. It’s without a doubt the best artistic ability to be a chalkk DV DVD-based drawing course availartist." a able. As I often tell my And my answer to the question n sstudents, it doesn't realis frustratingly ambiguous. lly matter what medium No—and yes. yyou're working in, it's all On one level, you do nott drawing. And if you don't d need to be artistically talented d kknow how to draw, you're to be an effective chalk artist.. g going to have difficulty Chalk art is a craft that can n no matter what medium be learned. There are sim-yyou're trying to use. ple techniques for drawing g So, the answer to the mountains, trees, rocks, skiess question is: Yes, if you want and clouds, etc. Anyone whoo tto excel as a chalk artist, arlearns these techniques can n ttistic ability certainly helps. put together a respectablee The better the quality of chalk drawing. Also, chalkk y your drawings and presentaartists share pictures and d Jim's first drawing ttion, the more opportunities picture ideas so you don'tt & easel—19 78 yyou will find to share with even need to come up p oothers through this unique with your own creativee m medium. ideas to be able to usee I hope you give it a try. And chalk art as a ministry tool. Just remember, always have fun. check out some of the online resources for picture ideas.

If you are willing to invest some time to learn James H. (Jim) Pence is a man of many talents. He is a former home schooling dad, a published author, the techniques and the money to take classes or an accomplished singer and speaker, a performance buy some instructional DVDs, then you can easchalk artist, and in his spare time he teaches karate, ily incorporate chalk art into your own ministry. writing, and art to home schooled children. hilildr dren en. You You can If you work with children or youth and you're learn more about Jim at his Website:: looking for something to enhance your commujamespence.com. James also rep-nication with them or to illustrate Bible lessons, resents and blogs for See the Lightt chalk art is a great way to go. (www.seethelightshine.com). This arti-So, the answer to the question is: No you don’t cle is a reprint from that blog, posted d have to have “talent” or artistic ability.

September 22, 2011. Used with per-mission.

Having said that, the more artistic ability you

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It is to your advantage to learn how to draw (and as much as you can about art) if you really want to excel as a chalk artist.

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Photo, center: This was literally my first chalk drawing, a practice drawing I did in my living room. I was a youth pastor at the time, but this was a "private" drawing. My audience was made up only of my parents.

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Only Three Wise Men?

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TORYTELLING, WHICH IS almost a lost art, has great opportunity for chalk artists. A dramatic story told while drawing a picture can often impact the audience more than preaching. Jesus gives us this example with His parables.

One fictitious story I have used at Christmas was first published in 1895 by Henry Van Dyke which expands the account of the three Magi.

The Other Wise Man tells of a fourth wise man.

He sees signs in the heavens proclaiming that a King had been born among the Jews. Like them, he sets out to see the newborn ruler, carrying treasures to give as gifts to the child. It requires a solid Gospel closing, as the story doesn’t clearly present it, but it does tell the importance of searching wholeheartedly and serving others.

For the drawing, I found an old Bible story picture of the Good Samaritan but changed his attire to match the wise man Van Dyke portrays.

Since I am not a portrait artist, I use a projector to sketch the image onto the bogus paper so I have guidelines while talking and drawing.

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ERE IS ANOTHER sermon sketch that was created while listening to a sermon being preached. I try to capture the essence of the message using art and calligraphy.

Among my saved Christmas cards and mailings was an illustration of the three wise men looking toward the star. Their colorful clothing and camel trappings made a brilliant black light image. Since I am a calligrapher, I used the crisp edge of the invisible chalk to letter in the sky “Wise men still seek Him.” Another time I changed the black light image to be a hand reaching down grasping a hand, implying Jesus reaching down to save man. Depending on how the closing is done, this might be a better focus.

Talk and draw simultaneously?

No way! Or is it The Way?

How To Stay Humble: Chalk While You Talk Talking and drawing at the same time creates some challenges. The message must be memorized with only a few tiny reminder notes in the chalk tray—I choose words or verses I tend to forget and write them with a bold pen.

Problem solving glitches, h while hil continuing i i the h story and d drawing, d i creates emergency prayer moments—God always shows up! And it is harder to draw your best while also storytelling—this keeps me humble. The part I dislike the most is practicing the “talk and draw” over and over out loud. But this is vital for the flow and timing to run smoothly. I have undertaken these difficulties since the benefits of connecting with the audience more effectively are worth it.

[Editor's note: For those who would rather use a sound track to maintain total focus on the drawing process, see Oddio Recordings (pg. 12) for two audio versions of The Other Wise Man.] Nancy Anderson began her chalk art ministry in 1996, taking instruction from many of the foundational chalk artists: Ding Teuling, Craig Esvelt, Esther Frye, Wanda Vincent, Matthew Bowman, and Merry Greigeramong others. She uses storytelling or teaches while drawing, much like Esther Frye's approach. Nancy lives in Maple Valley, Washington.

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2012, Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Read by John Sproull

HIS STORY WAS written almost 200 years ago by Henry van Dyke and has undergone many variations over the years including this reading by Pastor John Sproul of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Chandler, AZ. The reading was delivered during their Advent service on December 20, 2011, and it was so well done that I added various background music to create an enhanced production. Pastor Sproul commented: "I just now finished listening to the recording with the music track you [added] and I was very moved. You did a great job."

From the iTunes Podcast Library (used with permission) Run time: 17:08

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The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke

1949, Family Theater, Starring Jeff Chandler/Otto Kruger

OU ALL KNOW know the story of the three wise men...but have you ever heard the fictional story of the Other Wise Man? His great desire to pay tribute to the King of Israel was denied, yet accomplished in the denial.

This radio drama could be trimmed to 24 min by cutting the intro and closing ssegments. See pg. 11 for a drawing idea to use with either version of this story.

From RadioMickDanger.com (Family Theater Collection) Run time: 28:40

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The Gift of Love

by Pat Holt

2010, See The Light, Audio story from the DVD VDD

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HEY WERE POOR. They were exhausted from the long journey. rneey. ey Faith and obedience kept them going. Join Mary and Joseph in tthis hiss dr dramatic ramatic retelling of the wondrous story that led to the fulfillment of Scripture in the birth oof Jesus, Son of God, Savior of the world. Special thanks to Pat Holt for granting uus permission to make this story available for use by gospel chalk artists.

From SeeTheLightShine.com Run time: 10:15 (English & Spanish available)

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HERE ARE TEN Chris Christmas audio stories featured d in i this issue—something for everyone! Why so many? From my experience, most chalk artists draw along with music-only sound tracks. That has mostly been my habit too. But (and try to be open minded about this), that is not always the wisest decision. Here's why: Music tends to be intensely personal and, especially in the church, intensely divisive.

This is not a criticism but an honest observation. No matter how carefully I have tried to craft my musical sound tracks to appeal to the majority, there are always some folks who really like the song selections and others who really don't. As I said, tastes in music are extremely personal.

The real issue is this: "Do I want the MUSIC I use to potentially block the MESSAGE I intend to send?" If your music angers or bores people in your audience, what have you won? Instead, why not consider increasing your use of dramatized stories as sound tracks? Jesus was wise to use stories (parables) to convey His messages. Perhaps using audio stories would enhance the effectiveness of your chalk art too?

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A Christmas Story by Arnold Sundgaard

1957, Golden Masterpiece, Told & sung by Bing Crosby

NOTHER JEWEL from the Bing Crosby canon. This delightful story tells a musical folk tale about a pioneer boy who, in a dream, receives gifts from "three kings" of the American frontier—Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and Daniel Boone. The gifts represent strength, hope and courage. This Christmas story is not your traditional nativity, but the main theme song, How Lovely is Christmas, reminds us to "remember the Child who was born on this day."

(13 segments in one zip file) Run time: 21:11

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An Ax, An Apple & a Buckskin Jacket

#10 - BONUS: Updated audio story now narrated by George Sarris!

When Christmas Came to Thorn Creek Bridge

By Kerry Kistler

1969, Columbia Book & Record Library, Narrated by Frank Luther

OUNG JETHRO yearns for only three things: an ax (so he can help his father clear the land around their home in the wilderness), an apple (but apples are scarce in his part of the country), and a buckskin jacket (like the one his hero, Daniel Boone, wears). At the magical time of Christmas Eve, when anything can happen, Jethro is visited by Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and Daniel Boone— each with a gift, but it is on Christmas morning that his dreams become a reality.

From www.ErnieNotBert.blogspot.com (10 segments in one zip file) Run time: 38:30

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The Complete Christmas Story

First Snow

Gospel Accounts

1970, The Bible in Living Sound, Volume 5, Saved!

AKEN FROM Vol. 5, The Life & Times of Jesus: Saved! Fully dramatized. Six segments in one zip file: 1. Prophets & Angels Foretell Birth (6:40), 2. Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus (10:50), 3. The Birth of Jesus (7:15), 4. Shepherds See His Star (7:53), 5. Jesus Blessed by Simeon (8:19), 6. The Wise Men Visit (8:05).

From www.BibleInLivingSound.org Combined run time: 49:00 [All BLS on this page ©® 2012 Sentinel Recordings, PO Box 234, Nordland, WA 98358-0234. Leal V. Grunke, Producer.]

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The Birth of Christ from The Bible Stories

1960, Cricket Records, Narrated by Leif Erickson

HIS DRAMATIZED STORY features the New York Theatre Players and includes a music score with sound effects. The full collection has 16 stories on 8 records—this story is from album 7, side 1. Though the content of these records is public domain, others have re-released abridged editions, and Tinsel Town Records currently offers the entire collection in mp3 on iTunes and Amazon for $5.95. From Gary Means (Digitized LPs) Total run time: 12:15

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1959, Cricket Records, Narrated by David Wayne

SMALL, OVERLOOKED star is picked by the "Angel In Charge of Birthdays" to announce the birth of Jesus. Narration with music. Run time: 16:06

The Toy Box

EVERY PARENT WHO wishes to survive must think like a fox, and purchase for his own protection a toy box. Symphonic music with rhyming narration From www.ErnieNotBert.blogspot.com Run time: 17:07

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DREAM INSPIRED THIS original Christmas story nearly 15 years ago which I wrote and gave to my wife, Jil, as a gift.

The idea of turning this tale into an old-style “radio drama” captivated me from the start, and I finally produced an audio version a few years ago. But, I was never quite happy with the quality of my narration and kept hoping I would run across a professional voice-over artist. Enter George Sarris.

George has an impressive resume as an actor, voice artist, and so much more. He has also contributed CD copies of his dramatized audio collection "The World's Greatest Stories" as prizes for our occasional contests. Visit his site at WorldsGreatestStories.com.

Now, as my Christmas gift to you, I offer this updated version of the story, narrated by George—who sent this unsolicited comment about the Christmas tale: "I was grateful to be a part of such a very well written story. You have done an excellent job and it actually was a joy to read! The music and sound effects fit nicely to make it a very touching story. Tears came to my eyes as I listened. May God use it powerfully to encourage many people's hearts during the holidays." —George Sarris Run time: 19:28

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Step-by-Step Studios Exploring the Creative Chalk Art Process via Storyboards.

Let the World Rejoice [Editor's note: Back in 1996, when I first got my start in chalk art, I was looking for some specific insight and advice that only a seasoned pro could give. Somebody gave me Rod Snow's contact information, and I called him with a thousand questions. Rod was patient, candid and full of advice. Rod probably has no recollection of that conversation, but I have never forgotten it. Though he did not know me at all, he shared his wisdom without reserve. That should tell you something about Rod's character. When I put down the phone, I felt like a kid on Christmas morning. It is fitting, then, that Rod has created this beautiful Christmas picture to share freely with all of us. Thanks again, Rod.]

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HRISTMAS IS THE GREATEST celebration of them all!

Remembering the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ, is a time for the whole world to set aside and celebrate!

In this picture, I have drawn a church nestled in the snowy woods. People are gathered in the church celebrating the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus is the Light of the World and the Light is for all time and the love is for everyone!

These frames will take you through the drawing process of putting this picture together. You will notice that most of the colors are in the blue palette range. Blue is a cool color that best depicts a cold winter night. I hope you enjoy this drawing—let's dra begin:

First we need to draw our sky. Leave a mass of white where our hidden picture will go. I use Lt Blue mixed with Turquoise, Dk Blue and a little Gray. We are trying to give the effect of a winter sky. Highlight with Lt Flesh and White. Keep pushing the sky around until you are happy with it! I also predraw the river adding fluorescent chalk.

By Rod Snow

Now draw in the hidden picture. Make sure your placement is on the white part of the sky or your hidden picture will show. The hidden picture will take time to draw. It's best to find a picture you like and use it for reference, or try to copy my picture.

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Draw in your mountain range, turquoise or Lt Blue will work fine. Highlight with White and be aware of your light source. You could also put a little darker hue on the side of the mountain that is not highlighted. This will give a little more depth and detail to your drawing.

At the base of the mountains, we now want to put in some low lands. White on the dark base of the paper will create small hills.

Add foliage-Turquoise or Blue-Green which doesn't need to be too detailed as it is in the far distance.

As the picture comes towards us, we want to darken our colors. You could use Dk Blue for the trees.

This will help in the illusion of depth. Draw in your group of trees on both sides of the river.

Now go back and dress up those trees using middle tones and highlights. I used Med Blue and lightened them up with Lt Blue.

Whatever works for you!

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Rejoice \ continued

Still working with groups of trees, we are doing the same only on a little larger scale. The trees are getting bigger now as they are getting closer. Go with Dk Blue here and dress them up.

Just like you did before! You might want to add a touch of Green to them.

The church is a cut out technique on the blocked in area of the large group of trees. You need to be very careful to get the perspective right on the building.

You will want to practice drawing the church a few times to help you with your speed and confidence. Just practice, you'll get it!

We now have arrived to the foreground. Using the darkest of your blue family, draw in the land in front of your picture with a big tree on your left. This helps frame your picture in. I use Blue/Violet with a little Black mixed in. I put snow on the tree branches and on the ground. You can add Lt Blue for more detail and effect of shadows.

Congratulations! You finished your drawing! Now critique yourself. What do you need to work on? Maybe you want to change something in the drawing which will be more your style.

See the first photo, and notice the glowing river and lights coming out of the church. This is a nice surprise for your audience and adds a lot to the drawing.

Keep on chalkin'!

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Farm Fresh Chalk Ideas from Elva’s Barnyard Art Studio & Gallery · ElvasChalkArt.com Photos of Elva by

Richard Hertzler

of the Lancaster

New Era online.

Elva originally wrote this script for a local community Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Since then she has presented it to many secular venues at Christmas time.

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HE CUSTOM OF the Christmas tree is said to have originated with St. Boniface, an English missionary to Germany in the 18th century. According to legend, Martin Luther, a loving father and minister, was walking home one beautiful, clear, cold Christmas Eve and lifted his eyes in contemplation.

Thousands of stars seemed to be clinging to the branches of lofty pines by the wayside. He wished to share this inspiring scene with his family—so he d cut down a tall fir tree, carried it into his house, and gathered his children around it. He placed candles in the branches and lit them one by one, all the while teaching them about the stars in the firmament and the loving God who created them.

The idea slowly spread but did not gain popularity until the early 19th century. Hessian soldiers introduced the Christmas tree to the United States during the Revolutionary War. For over four hundred years this Christmas tradition has helped us to celebrate this wonderful season. At Christmas time many homes are graced by magnificent illuminated evergreens. Among the finest of all Christmas trees is that of our national Christmas tree.

Lucretia Walker Hardy, the acting general director of the de-

Oh, Christmas Tree partment of public schools in the District of Columbia wrote to the president’s secretary suggesting the display of a Christmas tree on the south grounds of the White House. Such a location was to give the tree a national emphasis, while the lighting of the tree by the President at a Christmas Eve ceremony would afford the local Washington community a holiday gathering in which all could participate.

“The event which Christmas commemorates means more to the whole world than any other holiday that we observe” she wrote. “The The tr tree would be an outward evidence of the president's desire to give encouragement to the spirit in which it is symbolic.” She further suggested, “that the tree be provided by the president's native state of Vermont." Thus the custom of the lighted tree at the White House began Christmas Eve, 1923. With a fanfare of trumpets, President Calvin Coolidge pressed the button that illuminated a sixty-foot fir tree; the first national community Christmas tree.

[The remainder of this chalk talk consists of recordings of Christmas speeches given by various presidents (which may be found at various presidential libraries). It closes with Ronald Reagan's Christmas speech in which he sounded very much like a preacher speaking of the true meaning of Christmas.]

Elva Hurst lives and chalks in Pennsylvania where she is a homeschool mom of 4 children.

She also teaches art and has developed a line of products reflecting her talents in art and writing.

Learn more at ElvasChalkArt.com. Listen to an interview with Elva at ChalkedAndAmazed.com.

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HIS ANIMATED CHRISTMAS STORY, by Nest Entertainment (1987) had so many great backgrounds that I decided to run more of them and less of my commentary.

The brilliant background artist who created these beautiful backgrounds was Roy Allen Smith.

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There are so many different ways to portray the Christmas story that the biggest problem is simply choosing one.

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One common approach is to show the village of Bethlehem at a distance. The first three backgrounds demonstrate how varied this solution can be. Why not a daytime setting? The characters can be Joseph and Mary or the shepherds as shown. Or, if you aren't ready to tackle figures yet, let the little town of Bethlehem be the central character, as in #2 (with an added star in the sky).

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Showing Mary and Joseph at the door of the inn is another common approach. Not sure how to stage or dress the scene? Look no further. These street-scapes are a marvelous study in the use of perspective, props and a night time color palette—notice how the cool blues, mauves, and purples contrast with the warmth of glowing windows and open doorways. You could place Joseph & Mary (and a donkey) into any one of these scenes. donk

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The most common approach is depicting the th he stable in some way. The "inside out" view of #10 is unique, as is the ou arched wall framing of #11. Not a good with figures? Then keep them g ssmall as in #12. To study even more backgrounds from this film, I encourage you to purchase the DVD from NestEntertainment.com.

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Scenic Stops Found on the Information Superhighway.

By now, most of you know that animation background art is a source of inspiration and ideas for my chalk work. There is another kind of reference material that I find equally helpful — greeting cards. So, you will understand why I admire the prolific talent of a man who excelled in both areas: Ralph Hulett. His son, Steve, reminisces...

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Y DAD — and Disney background artist — Ralph Hulett, spent thirtyseven years at the Mouse House working on shorts [cartoons] and animated features from Song of the South straight through to Robin Hood. But he had other gigs besides his Disney livelihood. And one of the more lucrative was designing Christmas cards.

From the late 1940s to the 70s, he turned out hundreds of Christmas card designs for the likes of California Artists, Designers Showcase and others. In those days, companies paid royalties, and Dad made a lot of coin over the years painting and selling Christmas cards. His methods for creating Christmas cards were eclectic: He used oil

paint, watercolors and even stencils to get the effects he wanted.

Dad painted cards almost up to his ns death. He produced 25 to 30 designs ve each year — plus an extra four or five he designs each season knowing the st company would select the ones it most n liked — which would be published in et a fat catalog. The books would be set up on large tables at upscale station-ary stores, department stores, etc. Cus-tomers would pour through the cata-d logs and select the cards they wanted to order. Some years Dad would goo on cross-country junkets to variouss dep s,, department stores in different cities, pro promoting the cards. He would givee pa s, painting demonstrations in stores, ga garnering publicity. is He would paint a lot of cards in his ho hee home studio, but some at Disney. The bac ta background department had a quota arrt rtof backgrounds it expected its arthe ists to do in a given week. Because he pa nds dss painted seven days a week (weekends an vacations were also painting time, mee, and si since wielding a brush was both hiss vo d vocation and hobby), he was fast. And w when he finished his allotment off b uld d backgrounds for the week, out would c ns.. come the Christmas card designs. n Dad painted many of the cards on e-his lunch hour at Disney, somelss times using paints and materials f ntt. from the background department.

Ma err Management, as far as I know, never complained.

Th This story is condensed d d from f the h blog bl www.AnimationA i i GuildBlog.blogspot.com (edited for clarity and space).

Visit the blog to view dozens of Ralph Hulett's Christmas card designs. All images used with permission of Steve Hulett.

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Warm-ups from the Editor

Hairspray vs. Fixitive

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S IT ACCEPTABLE to use hairspray as a cheap fixative for chalk (or pastel and charcoal), or should you never use anything other than artist's quality fixative? Just what are the differences between art spray fixative and hairspray? After doing considerable research on this question, three experts share their wisdom: Dr. Anne Helmenstine (Chemistry Guide for About.com), Dan Ondra and Matt Bowman (see his column to right).

As you will discover, each school of thought comes with its own trade-off.

Read on, be informed, and then you decide.

is it okay to use hairspray to fix pastels orr Q:Dr.mustAnne, I only use artist's fixative?

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"To some extent, you get what you pay for. In hairspray, you can pay a lot for a well-recognized name or for a fragrance that smells nice.

For an art spray fixative, you are paying for even dispersion of the spray and a good acrylate coating that will preserve your piece. Some hairsprays will have the same ingredients as art fixatives, but be wary of the dispersal system (spray). There may be some excellent hairsprays that will serve your purpose. They may or may not cost less than the art spray.

"Also, be forewarned that many hairsprays contain hair conditioners, which is usually another name for a natural or synthetic oil. These conditioners could leave grease spots on your art. The oils to avoid are dimethicone, silicone, anything 'oil' or 'lubricant', vitamin A or E (both are oil-based), anything ending with 'glycol'. Be wary of anything listed as a plant extract.

"I would think the really inexpensive, no-frills sprays might work well, like White Rain or Final Net or some other hairspray that has been around for years. Just look for an acrylate in the ingredients. Suspension inn alcohol is probably better than in water.

"The quality of the chemical isn't necessarily any higher in art sprays.s..

The concentration might be higher, but I think extra-stiff hairspray wouldd have at least as much. The nozzle or sprayer may be better on the art spray and the formula may have been mixed to deliver an especially fine mist."

Since chalk artists are not using expensive artist's pasQ: tels when they present, does the above advice still apply?

Here's the opinion of respected chalk artist Dan Ondra, taken from the FAQ of his discontinued web site ChalkArtNews.com: "Using hairspray instead of professional fixative may yellow the colors, warp the paper, or cause the chalk to flake off. Spray-can A: fixatives intended for the general public, not museum and conservation

professionals, are highly dubious. Most fixatives were primarily designed for gum based pastel chalk. Lecturer's chalk is made from a calcium carbonate base. Three brands that pass the chalk test are Grumbacher Tuffilm Spray, Krylon Workable Fixatif and Blair No-Odor Spray Fix."

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should I use to spray my chalk drawQ:What ing — hair spray or artist's fixitive?

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Because chalk drawings are not really considered "fine art", and are mostly drawn on cheap, non-archival paper, their lifespan is limited. Considering this, plus the fact that artist's fixitive is typically very expensive, I believe using hair spray as a chalk fixative is acceptable. One brand that works well is Aquanet, however any brand will do.

Lay the picture flat - never spray the picture on your easel.

As mentioned last time, if the spray settles on the chalk in your tray it will produce a hard surface that won't wipe off — this prevents the chalk from transferring to the paper.

This hard film can only be removed by cutting or sanding it off — additionally, chalk dust that might be sticking to the surface of your easel will be "varnished" in place and a dirty coating will build up over time.

The drawing should be laid flat so the spray will settle on the picture evenly rather than be wasted by falling to the floor. Hold the can about nine inches from the picture, maintaining the same distance all the way across, and spray each coat lightly and in different directions — keep the can moving while spraying.

Sprayed or not, the chalk acts like a magnet which attracts dust and dulls the picture over time. Worst part is, you can’t brush off the dust without smearing the drawing. So, long-term protection requires chalk drawings to be put under glass with a mat or spacer between the glass and drawing so the drawing does not smear.

way to reform my small Q:Ischalktherenubsanintoeasyfull-sized sticks again?

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Not really. There are some recipes out there, but it will never be the same as it was when first made.

Some people have managed to form a stick shape from chalk crumbs/dust, but the drawing consistency is gone.

I need a cheaper way to practice (or teach Q: beginning chalk students). Do you sell chalk "seconds" or broken sticks at a discount?

A: From time to time, we do sell, by the bag, assorted seconds that are not quite perfect. These bags hold anywhere from 30-38 sticks and are available for $10.00 from EternityArts.com.

Matt Bowman operates EternityArts. com, a ministry that conducts chalk classes and manufactures materials for Gospel chalk artists around the world. Send your questions for Matt c/oo chalkillustrated@gmail.com

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in the Project Ideas Especially for the Do-It-Your-Selfer.

A Convertible For Christmas

"After 20 years with several dif-ferent equippment designs, ns, I think we have finallyy created an easel that works in alll places and with a sturdy dy integrity that hat will last a long time.""

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N 1990 I started with a tripod easel style system, which always swayed from side to side and therefore required me to hang on for dear lilife with the non-drawing hand to the head or sside of the board to keep it steady. Next, I built a fixed unit in a rolling elongated box, this was cconvenient for transport yet cumbersome. Then I went back to an "easel" that was mounted on a cargo box strapped to a hand truck. This one was very easy to transport and had great stability but left a lot to be desired in tight spaces.

The next design was a free standing easel

The Snyder er Converti Convertible ible Easel with 33-Way Way Adjustabi Adjustability ility THIS NEW EASEL WORKS quite well, even with low ceilings. I am 6' tall, and in this facility (photos below) there was a beam right where I needed to set the light hood. As you can see, after installing the hood, it touches my head (photo 1). I then made several adjustments to lift the hood over 12" AND pivot its angle to direct the lights towards the paper (photo 2). Viola!

You can set up a convertible easel with ease. This article outlines three special design features that make it possible.

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FFeature #1 k We added flat feet for maximum stability, but it's what we added to the legs that create a unique q level of flexibility — they are multi-height lti-height adjustable. able.

This photo oto shows how we use up to three spacercolletts at the top op of each leg to raise the overall drawing board/light ight hood.

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Feature #2 k Adjustable light hood brackets utilizing multiple through-holes & pins to set the angle.

These brackets are inserted into the very top of the leg poles as shown in photo 3 (below).

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3 whose light hood was the key counter balance to keep the whole unit upright. This unit had a two piece drawing board (a top and bottom, photo 4) which also helped with the rigidity. The one big drawback was the lack of ability to change height for those low ceiling facilities (church basements/short head room stages/drop ceilings/etc). In these instances, I would have to put the lights on the fl floor, loor, reducing their impact and taking up more space.

So, when we were engaged for a mission trip to Scotland land earlier this year, we knew it would be cheaper to build a new easel than to ship back what we were sending over.

It was time to redesign yet again—with all the BEST EVER features we have incorporated to date. And we used nearly 100% aluminum to keep the build as light as possible.

All of these features allow us to set up the easel with ceiling heights as low as 7' (2.13m), and still position the light hood above the drawing board rather than on the floor. The other big advantage to having both adjustable height and hood is that you do not "burn" the page with the colored lights. Visit SnyderChalkTalk.com.

Feature #3 k A pivoting light hood system which uses friction clamps to adjust the angle infinitely, allowing lights to enhance whatever portion of the board you select.

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Hanging Your Fears Out to Dry with Large Format Chalking.

Sheets vs. Paper

By SuZie Zoerman As SuZie draws this fast Christmas wreath to seasonal music, she encourages everyone to look past all of the decorations, tinsel, and busyness of the holiday to see the true meaning of Christmas.

"Perhaps not showing your vast artistic range, and yet creatively illustrating some very simple yet powerful truths will produce more fruit."

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Isn't drawing on sheets a lot harder than drawing on bogus paper? What are the main differences?

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In many ways, drawing on sheets is much the same as paper. Good composition and complimentary or contrasting color use are paramount. You can use the same ideas you would use for paper. Most all my drawings can be done on paper OR sheets, but I have found it rare that people actually use the picture you give away on paper because the size surprises them when they arrive home.

Use the full side of your chalk, and pressing firmly (and more on one end) you can quickly create shapes and depth in your strokes with very little effort. The color may be lighter or brighter by letting up or pressing down more on one side of the chalk. You can also overlap colors, but you cannot blend them. Probably the hardest thing for most artists to learn is to leave negative space or perhaps more purposefully use the dark color of the sheet as a color. There is immediate contrast and depth.

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Since a bed sheet is so much larger than bogus paper, how much additional time does it take to do the same drawing on the larger format?

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My pictures range between 3 and 20 minutes. The majority of my pictures are under 12 minutes. It makes it a lot easier to hold the attention span of all ages, and by layering my sheets or using more than one easel, I can do a few pictures or create my own little gallery in one program.

I will often get a picture in my head, draw it out, and then determine how I can make it look as complete and defined as possible in the simplest and least amount of strokes. Some things are best drawn the way people perceive them rather then as they actually are. For example, you don't have to color your whole sky, but just flare streaks of color out from a sunset or sunrise, or a few clouds against a moon.

Moving a distance from the back to the front of your picture can be a series of simple lines increasing in thickness and value or brightness of color. Think of them more as expanded line drawings because details will be lost to a large audience, and simple forms are more easily understood.

This, therefore, becomes a faster form of chalk art. Doing it is your best way to learn, and I'm still learning.

Remember, these pictures are not usually kept! And yes, if you spent more time, you could create something much more beautiful and physically lasting, but God may be calling you to an art done more simply. Pray against pride. Perhaps not showing your vast artistic range, and yet creatively illustrating some very simple yet powerful truths will produce more fruit. This is a picture with a message that will hopefully last in the viewer's minds for a lifetime. What could be better than that! Spend more time on your knees than at the easel.

SuZie & Bob Zoerman, have a thriving ministry using both chalk art and illusion. They live in Grand Rapids, MI and can be found online at MagicBob.org.

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Adding Laughter to Your Program With TricKartoons.

Hi Gang! Arty and Nub here!

This time, Jerry Wallace shares a super-easy Christmas idea from his booklet "How to Draw Bible Cartoon Messages", and Ed Harris courts us with a Pair of romantic ideas for sweet-heart & valentine banquets!

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IN CASE you get a call to do a Valentine or Sweetheart JHarris.UST banquet this February, here are a couple of ideas from Ed The famous lightning cartoonist from Britain, Paddy Drew used these jokes while creating a "spooning" trickartoon back in the 1940s: "Now it's time we had a little talk about love. And whenever I think of love it reminds me of a spoon. You know why? Anything soft and mushy, you use a spoon to deal with it.

Talking about spoons and courtship, did you know that courtship makes a man spoon, but marriage just makes him fork out!"

From the New Tops magic magazine, 7/87

Similar to the "Flower to Mother" cartoon (issue 4), its inspiration was probably taken from the below "Rose to Rose" concept, which I think fits better with the rose-giving holiday of Valentine's day.

From Chalk-Talker's Comic Trickartoons, by Ed Harris, 1977

WALLACE and his wife Bonnie have been ministering together to families since getting Jkids)ERRY married in 1979. Their unique blend of art and music has taken them (and their six home schooled across Canada, the US and overseas. As faith-missionaries they raise their own support through donations and by selling ministry resources like Jerry's 2006 booklet How to Draw Bible Cartoon Messages (26 pages, $15, available from www.AdventuresInArtAndMusic.ca).

These cartoon messages are not technically trick cartoons — Jerry calls them "Illustrated Words" and the booklet contains 10 of them (as well as other material on cartooning, ladder lettering, etc.). Jerry shares this Christmas idea from the book. Begin by writing the word SANTA, then convert each letter into a simple cartoon following this script:

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(Draw Santa) Jolly old St. Nick has come to bring happiness to everyone. Riding in his sleigh, he brings presents to make even the saddest face to smile.

(Draw gift) What gift could Santa give that would make everyone happy? The problem is that Santa can not bring true happiness.

(Draw shepherd) But there was a gift given to all mankind on the very first Christmas. The angels announced it to the shepherds, "There is born a Savior, who is Christ the Lord". (Luke 2:11)

(Draw crosses) We all have a problem called sin, everyone of us has broken God's laws. We are all doomed to die, but Jesus came to save us, to be our Savior. To do that He died on a cross to pay for our sins.

(Draw book) When we believe He did that for us and ask Him to come into our lives, we receive the greatest gift of all,eternal life. Our name is written in the Book of Life in Heaven.

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Building B ildi ld tth the h K Kingdom i d TThrough h h CChalk h lk lk A Artt with itth RRen D Dueck. k

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HESE SAMPLE pages are extracted from Ren's book, Everything You Want to Know About Christian Chalk Art Drawing.

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OR THIS ISSUE we decided to bump the usual Chalk Vault column and replace it with another gift from the archives of Ren Dueck. In-stead of featuring the usual 16 pages of vintage bonus material from The Christian Artist newsletter, Ren is giving away this 63 page book as a special Christmas gift to the subscribers of Chalk Illustrated. Ren used this book as workshop notes for awhile and then released it in 1986—the original price was $15.00. Thanks to Ren, it will now only cost you a few minutes to download and pennies to print! Here's what Ren had to say about this book in the #3, 1986 issue of The Christian Artist:

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"Everything You Want to Know About Christian Chalk Art Drawing by your editor. This is a very long title. Anyway, it doesn't teach you how to draw, but it tells you everything else. It tells you about: 1. Equipment, Material & Supplies 2. Where Can I Draw?

3. How to Find Material 4. Sell Yourself 5. How to Get a Program 6. Preparation for Picture/Drawing/Message 7. Arrival to Set-up 8. Presenting Your Program 9. Decision Time 10. Recap 11. Emotions 12. Special Effects

13. Special Drawings 14. Story Drawings "There are 63 pages (8.5"x11") with a nice yellow cover. This book is not only good for Chalk Artists but good for anyone that does a special presentation before the public. It is good for the beginner and also the experienced professional.

1st edition is only $15.00 postpaid. Money refunded if not satisfied."

This book may now be freely downloaded from the Secret Download Links page at ChalkIllustrated.com.

Please take a minute to send end Ren a note of appreciation at rendueck@ya-hoo.com, and include a notee of encouragement as he con-tinues to recover from quad-bypass heart surgery.

Ren Dueck was the editor-in-chief of The Christian Artist newsletter for over 16 years.

He currently works in real estate and resides in Red Bluff, California.

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Inspiration for this Valentine/Sweetheart drawing by Kerry Kistler was found in a background from Disney's Fox & the Hound (1). Although there is no real sky to use for a hidden picture, the area above the arched foot bridge is a natural location for the necessary white area (2). A pink heart shape provides the universal love symbol while creating surrounding contrast for the kissing couple silhouette (3). If you are called on to provide entertainment for a children's Valentine party, the Mickey & Minnie hidden picture would work well too (4). This drawing has also featured an image of Jesus standing on the bridge.

(See a video of #4 being created at www.youtube.com/user/kkistler1/videos).

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-Keith Carpenter

Ordering the Print Version of Chalk Illustrated

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UBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE e-version of Chalk Illustrated are FREE, but a full-color print version is also available at cost. Each professionally printed issue may be purchased for $6.25 (which includes shipping anywhere in the US—foreign orders please e-mail for actual postage charges). You may also place a yearly subscription (4 issues) for $25.

To order, visit ChalkIllustrated.com and click on the PARTICIPATION tab where you will find a downloadable order blank (for sending checks) and an online order form (for using credit cards and PayPal).

You may also mail a donation, in any amount, to help with this ministry to: Kerry Kistler 1722 N. Waverly Ave., Springfield, MO 65803

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