Delve into our vast collection of guest blogs and read about the intriguing methods that artists apply while using Unison Colour pastels.
Associate Artists Robert Dutton and Andy Moodie explain how supporting one another as artists helps each to progress using Unison Colour soft pastels.
Associate Artists Robert Dutton and Andy Moodie explain how supporting one another as artists helps each to progress using Unison Colour soft pastels.
I get a lot of comments like “wow, looks like a photo”, but with a closer look it’s not so close to the reference after all. My goal is not to recreate the photo in all the details.
I recently challenged myself to create a saltmarsh beach painting using a more vibrant pallet. I had noticed that many pastel painters used an underpainting to create a finished piece that glowed with colour. So, I set off to achieve the same result.
Iceland is a unique and spiritual country bursting with inspiration for artists. I was lucky enough to travel there in December, 2021 and on my return I built a small body of work based on this fantastic experience
Inspiration can come from anywhere and at any time. But rarely does our source of inspiration provide us with perfection.
How we use and hold our pastels will determine what amazing marks we will make. Eventually, with practice and discovery through play, this will create our style.
So many of us are nervous when we start a new hobby or a new medium, it’s daunting when we are surrounded by fabulous art wherever we turn!
When I first picked up a pastel after years of aggressive pain medications, I quickly realised that all I really needed was my faculties back and a beautiful distraction.
One of the most common questions I get about painting is “How can I loosen up?”. A technique that I use quite often, especially in my mangrove series, is to use an older painting as the photo reference.
This is my first blog for Unison Colour as an Associate Artist and I’m very excited to be sharing some of my pastel painting techniques and inspiration behind my work with you!
There is something magical about being painting while feeling the wind on your skin and hearing the nature around you.
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