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Richard Suckling, "Globe Artichoke," mixed pastels on primed board (Art Spectrum ColourFix Primer), 17 x 20 in - detail
Richard Suckling knows what it feels like to hit a rough patch. Here’s his advice.
Connie Lynn Reilly, Melody, pastel, 24 x 30 in. August 2022 Best Figure and Portrait Award - detail
A pastellist takes home a big award! Plus, Casey Klahn talks about his Autumn painting.
Photo credit: Anthony Lee at Unsplash - photo of maple leaves
Are you keen to get painting Fall colours but not sure where to start? Here’s inspiration! Plus some photos from Fall Colour Week.
Strada Easel Box
Sally Strand shares her hack with the Strada Easel Box. Plus Sandra Burshell’s painting for National Bathtub Day!
Edgar Degas, "The Artist's Cousin, Probably Mrs. William Bell (Mathilde Musson)," 1873, pastel on green wove paper, now darkened to brown, 18 5/8 x 15 1/8 in (47.3 x 38.4 cm), The Met, New York, USA. Detail
A close look at a portrait study of Mathilde Musson by Edgar Degas. Plus Albert Handell wins Herman Margules Award.
Katie Halahan, Peaches and a Mountain View, pastels onLaCarte, 18 x 24 in
Dakota Art Pastels Announces Third Quarter Winners! Plus, make sure to join in HowToPastel’s 7th Annual 31-in-31 Challenge!
Colour of paper: Felicity House, "Guitar Players," pastel, 34 x 30 cm (16 x 12 in). Bright papers for atmosphere
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!
ten Cate - feature image
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.
Use A Viewfinder To Help Conquer The Overwhelm Of The Landscape
How to use a viewfinder to help you isolate what you want to paint. Plus a winning pastel painting!
Emma Colbert favourite pastel hack
Advisory Board member Emma Colbert shares her favourite pastel hack!

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