Gail Sibley, Artist and Blogger
Evelyn De Morgan – Pastel Studies For The Cadence Of Autumn
A close look at pastel studies of arms done by Evelyn De Morgan plus the Red Rock Exhibition Catalogue is ready!
Winner Marz Doerflinger – Striving To Paint The Truth
Marz Doerflinger, the winner of the pastel award for the May PleinAir Salon, is a plein air painter who believes in the magic of painting one location plus a pod for painting on location.
Emma Colbert – Her Fav Pastel Stick is Grey 8!
Emma Colbert tells us all about her favourite Unison Colour pastel stick plus Pastel Live faculty member Suzanne Godbout’s painting of a metal bowl.
Pastel Art – Embracing Drawing And Painting In One Medium
Richard Suckling believes pastels are the perfect medium for those who like to draw and paint; plus, Bethany Fields paints the Texas landscape.
Carolyn Hancock – An Accidental Class Leads To Pastel Passion!
Carolyn Hancock, Ambassador for the Pastel Today newsletter, shares how she came to pastels plus the winner of the BoldBrush Pastel Award for May - Kathleen Newman.
Faber Castell 270 – It’s Michele Ashby’s Favourite Pastel!
Michele Ashby shares why Faber Castel 270 and Unison Colour A25 are must-haves on her palette plus a call for entry deadline for the Philadelphia Pastel Society!
Dakota Arts Announces Second-Quarter Winners
Editor Gail Sibley shares her top picks which happen to align with Juror Otto Stürcke’s choices. Winners are Vianna Szabo and Judith Booth. Plus some helpful tips on getting into juried shows!
Carol Peebles – Connection Through Drawing From Life
Artist Carol Peebles is in the spotlight with her portraits. Carol has a deep belief in the power of drawing from life to connect us to our humanity and thus, to others in this life of ours.
Clarence Porter Loves His Diane Townsend Hot Pink Pastel
Advisory board member Clarence Porter shares why Diane Townsend #804 is the pastel stick he can’t be without.
The Best Thing About IAPS 2022
At the end of the IAPS 2022 Convention, Gail Sibley asked attendees this question: What was the best thing about the event?