Gail Sibley, Artist and Blogger
Picasso Pastel Paintings – A Close Look At Two
Pablo Picasso may not have used soft pastels often but when he did, it’s obvious he was comfortable with the medium. Plus the winner of the Plein Air Magazine Award at LPAPA.
Create Pastel Sticks From Your Bits and Pieces
Kim Lordier shares step-by-step instructions to create pastel sticks from all your leftover bits and pieces.
Using Charcoal – Albert Handell Shares His Pastel Hack
Albert Handell shows how using charcoal can create subtle effects. Plus, Tatiana Roulin’s winning night scene.
Terri Ford Wins Best Plein Air Award
Terri Ford takes home the August 2022 PleinAir Salon Award for best Plein Air Pastel. Plus three other pastels win Honourable Mentions.
Childe Hassam – A Look At His Pastel, “A New York Blizzard”
A close look at Childe Hassam’s pastel, “A New York Blizzard.” Plus IAPS announces its current online show.
Four Ways To Get Your Pastel Mojo Back!
Richard Suckling knows what it feels like to hit a rough patch. Here’s his advice.
Connie Lynn Reilly Wins Best Portrait Award in the August PleinAir Salon!
A pastellist takes home a big award! Plus, Casey Klahn talks about his Autumn painting.
Seven Autumn Paintings To Inspire You!
Are you keen to get painting Fall colours but not sure where to start? Here’s inspiration! Plus some photos from Fall Colour Week.
Sally Strand’s Hack – The Strada Easel Box Change Up
Sally Strand shares her hack with the Strada Easel Box. Plus Sandra Burshell’s painting for National Bathtub Day!
Portrait of Mathilde Musson by Degas Offers Clues To His Process
A close look at a portrait study of Mathilde Musson by Edgar Degas. Plus Albert Handell wins Herman Margules Award.