Richard Suckling knows what it feels like to hit a rough patch. Here’s his advice.
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Connie Lynn Reilly Wins Best Portrait Award in the August PleinAir Salon!
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A pastellist takes home a big award! Plus, Casey Klahn talks about his Autumn painting.
Are you keen to get painting Fall colours but not sure where to start? Here’s inspiration! Plus some photos from Fall Colour Week.
Sally Strand shares her hack with the Strada Easel Box. Plus Sandra Burshell’s painting for National Bathtub Day!
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Portrait of Mathilde Musson by Degas Offers Clues To His Process
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A close look at a portrait study of Mathilde Musson by Edgar Degas. Plus Albert Handell wins Herman Margules Award.
Dakota Art Pastels Announces Third Quarter Winners! Plus, make sure to join in HowToPastel’s 7th Annual 31-in-31 Challenge!
Do you think about the colour of paper you use when you begin a soft pastel painting? Felicity House shares many ideas on this very topic! Plus the 31-pastels-in-31-days Challenge begins!
A close look at “The Quai At Le Havre” painted by Siebe Johannes ten Cate in 1901. Plus a look at the Pure Colour 6th Annual Exhibition.
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Use A Viewfinder To Conquer The Overwhelm Of The Landscape
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How to use a viewfinder to help you isolate what you want to paint. Plus a winning pastel painting!
Advisory Board member Emma Colbert shares her favourite pastel hack!