Gail Sibley, Artist and Blogger
Monkey Day…With Rita Kirkman!
In celebration of Monkey Day, Rita Kirkman’s monkeys make an appearance. Plus Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait with Monkey.
Four Winners From The PSWC Members Show
Four winning paintings from the PSWC. Plus Botticelli is in Minneapolis!
Use Fixative? Perhaps. Felicity House’s Take On The Subject
Felicity House shares when she uses fixative. Plus, still time to enter Dakota Art Pastels quarterly contest!
Fixative – To Use Or Not To Use?
Three Pastel Today advisory board members share their take on the issue of using fixative. Plus Pastel Artists Canada Exhibition in Vancouver.
Richard Schmid And His Influence On Nancie King Mertz
Advisory Board member Nancie King Mertz shares how Richard Schmid influenced her work. Plus the winner at the Philadelphia Pastel Society Show.
What Jurors Look For
Bob Upton offers valuable insight into what judges consider when selecting work for a show. Plus the Boldbrush September Outstanding pastel.
Copyright-Free Photos To Use For Painting
Five places to go to get copyright-free photos to paint from. Plus September PleinAir Salon winner.
“The Matchmaker” Is Clarence Porter’s Pick
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.
Feeding the Turkey by Eastman Johnson
A close look at Eastman Johnson’s pastel “Feeding the Turkey.” Plus keeping a gratitude journal.
Dakota Art Pochade Box Customized!
To make it easier for her to paint en plein air, artist Barbara Archer made some changes to the Dakota Arts pochade box. Here’s how she did it. Plus the winner of the September Pastel Outstanding Award in the Boldbrush Contest.