You ARE an Artist, created by Nana (artist Lucia Hames), teaches art through guided chalk pastel lessons delivered via video. This approach is intentionally joyful and low-pressure: there are no rules, no erasing, and no wrong answers. Students follow along with Nana's gentle instruction, layering colors and building images with pastels on construction paper.

The program is available as a yearly membership ($199/year) or monthly subscription ($30/month), providing access to hundreds of video lessons organized by theme: nature, holidays, famous artists, science topics, history connections, and more. The lessons are designed to integrate with whatever your family is already studying · painting a hummingbird during a biology unit, for example.

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What to Know

Art supplies are minimal and inexpensive: a set of chalk pastels and construction paper. A typical lesson takes approximately 15-30 minutes and produces a colorful finished piece that students can be proud of. The format works for ages roughly 5 through adult.

You ARE an Artist is particularly popular with Charlotte Mason and unit studies homeschool families because the lessons connect so naturally to other subjects. The emphasis on process over product and the encouraging, mistake-friendly atmosphere make it ideal for children who are anxious about art or who have previously been told they 'can't draw.'

The program doesn't teach formal art techniques, composition theory, or art history in depth. It's art as joyful creative expression rather than rigorous instruction. If your family who want a structured art education with skill progression, Artistic Pursuits is a stronger choice. For parents who want art to feel like the best part of the day, chalk pastels with Nana delivers.