Home Blog Page 19
As Linda Mutti paints a coastal preserve near her home, the troubles of the world melt away — which, for her, is the joy of plein air.
Bethany Fields shares her best tips and techniques for painting skies and clouds in pastel.
Arizona artist Christine Debrosky finds inspiration beyond the state’s iconic red rocks.
Lisa Skelly shares the inspiration behind her award-winning seascape.
Felicity House - Charcoal 2 - detail
Felicity House shares an exercise in monochrome. The purpose? To shed color and learn the value of tone (value) in your paintings.
Warmth in Winter: Andrew McDermott, "Dining out at Bara41," pastel, 5 1/2 x 17 in. First Place
Gail offers some thoughts on the Five Winners. Plus a note to Societies.
Tim Reilly, "Wanda The Wonder Chicken," pastel on paper, 24 x 28 in. Winner of Artist-Over-65 Award - detail for feature image
Tim Reilly wins the Artist over 65 Award in the December PleinAir Salon Competition. Get your entries in this month!
Detail of painting by Nancie King Mertz - showing her idea to simplify - simplify
Advisory Board member Nancie King Mertz shares her creative prompt. Plus Albert Handell is teaching a LIVE 4-day online masterclass.
Thérèse Schwartze, "Amelia Eliza van Leeuwen," 1900, pastel on paper, 73.5 x 59 cm, C.B Tilanus Bequest, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands - without frame
Gail Sibley takes a closer look at one of Thérèse Schwartze's artworks at the Rijksmuseum. Plus an extraordinary exhibition of Vermeers coming soon!
To fix or not to fix: some fixative brands
Pastel Today Advisory Board members offer their take on the question of whether to fix or not. Plus some valuable info on framing pastels!

Don't miss

1,106FansLike
619FollowersFollow