How to Pastel
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My love of pastel and the enjoyment I receive from teaching about pastel inspired the creation of this website. On it, I want to offer not only my own workshops both on- and off-line but also tips and reviews and opinions, and all manner of information regarding pastels, their use and pastels did through the years old and new.
How to Pastel
2d ago
Finding a new Virtual Assistant didn’t go as planned… but here’s why I’m still grateful.
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How to Pastel
2d ago
A detailed examination into a pastel painting of New York by Everett Shinn. We'll see how he gets to the essence of the scene.
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How to Pastel
1w ago
Discover how a simple snapshot, even from a moving vehicle, can spark an inspiring painting, as I show you how to 'see' the potential hidden in those quick photos!
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How to Pastel
2w ago
Julie Freeman, hyperrealist in soft pastels, shares her work and process as well as the evolution of her artist identity and creative expression.
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How to Pastel
3w ago
Gail shares guidelines on how to paint reflections on water. She takes you through a demo to illustrate them. It’s from the IGNITE! Membership.
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How to Pastel
1M ago
See how Gail simplifies a street view in Trequanda, Tuscany by focusing on what matters most…to her!
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How to Pastel
1M ago
Sometimes, it’s the unplanned encounters that make painting on location truly special.
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How to Pastel
1M ago
Join guest Mark Ivan Cole as he shares his wisdom and his works of forest, mountains, rocks, and water.
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How to Pastel
2M ago
I recently had the experience of watching one of my demo videos with a friend and I cringed when we watched the part where everything looks an absolute mess. That unpleasant feeling led me to writing this post.
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How to Pastel
2M ago
What you say about your art could be the difference between a sale and a missed opportunity. Let’s dig into that!
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