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Clarence Porter, When Fall Comes, 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in - detail
Caravaggio is the artist Clarence Porter cites as having a big impact on his work. Plus the People’s Choice Award in the September PleinAir Salon.
Eastman Johnson, Feeding the Turkey, ca. 1872-80, pastel on wove paper mounted to canvas on a wooden stretcher, 61 x 35.6 cm (24 x 14 in), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA - detail - FEATURE IMAGE
A close look at Eastman Johnson’s pastel “Feeding the Turkey.” Plus keeping a gratitude journal.
Dakota Art Pochade box - Feature image
To make it easier for her to paint en plein air, artist Barbara Archer made some changes to the Dakota Arts pochade box. Here’s how she did it. Plus the winner of the September Pastel Outstanding Award in the Boldbrush Contest.
Richard Suckling, Sunlight and Palms, 2022, pastels on Sennelier La Carte Pastel Card, 29 x 29 cm -detail
Until Richard Suckling encountered the work of Pierre Bonnard, he struggled with colour. Plus saying goodbye to M.Stephen Doherty, former Editor of American Artist and PleinAir Magazine.
Lamya Deeb win - FEATURE IMAGE
Lamya Deeb, winner of September’s PleinAir Salon for Best Plein Air Pastel Award shares some of her insights about painting on location.
Gerhart Frankl, Salzburg III, 1962, charcoal, pastel, and gouache on paper, 48 x 63.5cm, Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
Do you ever feel like you just want to loosen up? Here’s a pastel by Gerhart Frankl to inspire you to do just that! Plus a Call for Entry.
Henri Matisse, "Femme au Chapeau (Woman with a Hat)," 1905, oil on canvas, 80.65 x 59.69 cm ( 31 3/4 x 23 1/2 in), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, California, USA - detail
“Women in a Hat” by Henri Matisse started the Fauvist movement in 1905. Casey Klahn tells us why this painting has made such an impact on his work. Plus a portrait for Remembrance Day.
Painting Autumn - How Judy Tate’s Work Has Progressed
Artist Judy Tate has painted Autumn for many years and, her style has changed over the years from representation to abstraction. Plus registration for Realism Live.
Feature image- 16 Gift Ideas for Pastellists
Are you sometimes stuck for gift ideas around the holidays? Here are 16 gift ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Plus, how to win some cool stuff from Winsor and Newton.
Feature image for Andrew Wyeth influence
Michele Ashby named Andrew Wyeth as the artist who has had the most impact on her artwork. Plus the PSNH Exhibition is online!

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