Winner Barbara Berry tells us about her inspiration for this piece and has advice for those entering the PleinAir Salon competitions. Plus, Make sure to VOTE!
Three pastel artists are guests on the PleinAir Podcast. Eric Rhoads interviews Albert Handell, Kim Casebeer, and Liz Haywood-Sullivan. Plus Boldbrush winner Robin Thornhill.
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George Tsakiris And The Inspiration For His Winning Painting
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PleinAir Salon winner George Tsakiris explains his process for setting up still life for painting. Plus PAC winner Susan Typert.
Editor Gail Sibley shares five top stories from 2022. Plus call for entry from the Pastel Society of Colorado.
Advisory board member Emma Colbert shares her thoughts on using fixative. Plus Susan Story wins the top prize at PSEC.
Christine Debrosky wins the Best Nocturne award in October’s PleinAir Salon. Plus, Aaron Schuerr’s nocturne takes an Honourable Mention.
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Aaron Schuerr’s “Keyhole Panorama” Takes Best Plein Air Pastel Award
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“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.
Four winning paintings from the PSWC. Plus Botticelli is in Minneapolis!