Gail Sibley, Artist and Blogger
Pierre Bonnard – Richard Suckling’s Favourite Painter!
Until Richard Suckling encountered the work of Pierre Bonnard, he struggled with colour. Plus saying goodbye to M.Stephen Doherty, former Editor of American Artist and PleinAir Magazine.
Lamya Deeb Wins September Best Plein Air Pastel
Lamya Deeb, winner of September’s PleinAir Salon for Best Plein Air Pastel Award shares some of her insights about painting on location.
Loosen Up – A Gerhart Frankl Pastel To Inspire You
Do you ever feel like you just want to loosen up? Here’s a pastel by Gerhart Frankl to inspire you to do just that! Plus a Call for Entry.
Woman With A Hat – Its Influence on Casey Klahn
“Women in a Hat” by Henri Matisse started the Fauvist movement in 1905. Casey Klahn tells us why this painting has made such an impact on his work. Plus a portrait for Remembrance Day.
Painting Autumn – Judy Tate’s Journey To Abstraction
Artist Judy Tate has painted Autumn for many years and, her style has changed over the years from representation to abstraction. Plus registration for Realism Live.
16 Gift Ideas for Pastellists
Are you sometimes stuck for gift ideas around the holidays? Here are 16 gift ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Plus, how to win some cool stuff from Winsor and Newton.
Andrew Wyeth – His Impact on Michele Ashby’s Work
Michele Ashby named Andrew Wyeth as the artist who has had the most impact on her artwork. Plus the PSNH Exhibition is online!
Vera Kavura – Her “Other” Subjects
Vera Kavura, known for her glorious and realistic flower paintings also paints other subjects! Plus the Pastel showcase at the Salmagundi Club.
Five from the IAPS Online Show
Gail talks about five non-winning pastels from the current IAPS online show. Plus it’s Halloween!
Seurat’s Paintings – Colour Theory For Dummies According to Emma Colbert
Emma Colbert explains why George Seurat’s painting, “A Sunday on la Grand Jatte,” made such an impact on her. Also, the Scottsdale Art School Annual Auction!