Traveling with Your Pastel Paintings Traveling offers a wonderful opportunity to capture the beauty of the countryside. Whether you’re exploring in a motor home, camper, or boat, many artists bring along their favorite medium—pastels—to paint the scenes that inspire...
Start with soft strokes and finish with bold accents Pastel painting thrives on layers, texture, and movement. Unlike other mediums, pastels allow for delicate, feather-light applications and rich, bold expressions, making them an incredibly versatile choice for...
Save by making your own There’s no shortage of commercially available pastels. You only need to walk into an art supply store to see the vast range of colors, values, sizes and manufacturers. So why would you want to make your own? There are mainly two reasons. The...
Is it worth putting your paintings into cheap picture frames? A comment on my Facebook page the other day said that the artist would love to get into pastel painting, but the cost of framing the painting was too high. Now I can relate to that 100%, as taking your...
Getting yourself motivated to paint. There are times when you just don’t feel inspired at all, and it can be quite demoralising. Here are some tips for creative inspiration that I use, and they work for me. 1. Stand at the easel with a large surface, close your...
Choosing the right pastels can turn a blank canvas into a vibrant masterpiece. When painting with pastels, the journey begins long before the first stroke touches the paper. Selecting the right pastels is a crucial step that can significantly influence your artistic...
