“Keyhole Panorama” by Aaron Schuerr won the Best Plein Air Pastel in the PleinAir Salon’s October competition. Plus the Best in Show winner at the Southeastern Pastel Society show.
Nancie King Mertz shares when she uses spray fixative and a bit of her creative process. Plus, Tim Reilly’s PleinAir Salon Honourable Mention.
In celebration of Monkey Day, Rita Kirkman’s monkeys make an appearance. Plus Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait with Monkey.
Felicity House shares when she uses fixative. Plus, still time to enter Dakota Art Pastels quarterly contest!
Three Pastel Today advisory board members share their take on the issue of using fixative. Plus Pastel Artists Canada Exhibition in Vancouver.
Advisory Board member Nancie King Mertz shares how Richard Schmid influenced her work. Plus the winner at the Philadelphia Pastel Society Show.
Bob Upton offers valuable insight into what judges consider when selecting work for a show. Plus the Boldbrush September Outstanding pastel.
Five places to go to get copyright-free photos to paint from. Plus September PleinAir Salon winner.
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.