Gail Sibley, Artist and Blogger
A Creative Prompt From Casey Klahn
Casey Klahn shares how he uses memory as a source of inspiration. Plus Sargent and Spain exhibition.
Painting Snow – Three Winning Paintings Of Snow
Three winning paintings of snow from the fourth quarter Dakota Art Pastels competition. Plus how to prepare for painting snow on location.
Barbara Berry Wins Best Animal Award!
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!
PleinAir Podcast – The Pastel Artist Interviews
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.
George Tsakiris And The Inspiration For His Winning Painting
PleinAir Salon winner George Tsakiris explains his process for setting up still life for painting. Plus PAC winner Susan Typert.
Five Top Stories From 2022
Editor Gail Sibley shares five top stories from 2022. Plus call for entry from the Pastel Society of Colorado.
Using Fixative? Emma Colbert Shares Her Opinion
Advisory board member Emma Colbert shares her thoughts on using fixative. Plus Susan Story wins the top prize at PSEC.
Best Nocturne Painting Winner Christine Debrosky
Christine Debrosky wins the Best Nocturne award in October’s PleinAir Salon. Plus, Aaron Schuerr’s nocturne takes an Honourable Mention.
Aaron Schuerr’s “Keyhole Panorama” Takes Best Plein Air Pastel Award
“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.
Spray Fixative – How Nancie King Mertz Uses It
Nancie King Mertz shares when she uses spray fixative and a bit of her creative process. Plus, Tim Reilly’s PleinAir Salon Honourable Mention.