Gail Sibley, Artist and Blogger
Beyond The Dakota Art Pastels Third Quarter Winners
Dakota Art Pastels Announces Third Quarter Winners! Plus, make sure to join in HowToPastel’s 7th Annual 31-in-31 Challenge!
How To Choose What Colour Of Paper To Use
Do you think about the colour of paper you use when you begin a soft pastel painting? Felicity House shares many ideas on this very topic! Plus the 31-pastels-in-31-days Challenge begins!
Siebe Johannes ten Cate – The Quai At Le Havre
A close look at “The Quai At Le Havre” painted by Siebe Johannes ten Cate in 1901. Plus a look at the Pure Colour 6th Annual Exhibition.
Use A Viewfinder To Conquer The Overwhelm Of The Landscape
How to use a viewfinder to help you isolate what you want to paint. Plus a winning pastel painting!
Emma Colbert’s Favourite Pastel Hack!
Advisory Board member Emma Colbert shares her favourite pastel hack!
Pastel Society of America – Five Pieces From The 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Gail picks five pieces from the Pastel Society of America (PSA) 50th Anniversary exhibition. Plus a PSA Awards online booklet.
Felicity Talman – Inspired By Seaweed
Pastel Today Ambassador Felicity Talman uses the organic forms of seaweed to explore the elements of art. Plus how you can become a Pastel Today Ambassador!
Nail Down The Composition With A Few Marks
Use this pastel hack from Advisory Board member Nancie King Mertz to establish your composition before adding any pastel. Plus, the IAPS show deadline approaches!
Bill Sweeney Wins July’s Best Plein Air Pastel Award
Bill Sweeney’s painting done at the iconic Kuerner’s Farm wins the July Plein Air Pastel Award while Deborah Darr takes home the Honourable Mention.
In The Royal Collection Trust – Four Seasons By Rosalba Carriera
Among the many pastel paintings housed in the Royal Collection Trust are four paintings by Rosalba that personify the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Plus a surprising “Yellow” painting in the Collection.