Terri Ford takes home the August 2022 PleinAir Salon Award for best Plein Air Pastel. Plus three other pastels win Honourable Mentions.
A close look at Childe Hassam’s pastel, “A New York Blizzard.” Plus IAPS announces its current online show.
Richard Suckling knows what it feels like to hit a rough patch. Here’s his advice.
A pastellist takes home a big award! Plus, Casey Klahn talks about his Autumn painting.
Sally Strand shares her hack with the Strada Easel Box. Plus Sandra Burshell’s painting for National Bathtub Day!
A close look at a portrait study of Mathilde Musson by Edgar Degas. Plus Albert Handell wins Herman Margules Award.
Dakota Art Pastels Announces Third Quarter Winners! Plus, make sure to join in HowToPastel’s 7th Annual 31-in-31 Challenge!
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!
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.
How to use a viewfinder to help you isolate what you want to paint. Plus a winning pastel painting!