The Dyslexic Artist
Tricia Findlay
2nd September, 2022
23 Comments
Dyslexic people nearly always have a natural flair for one or more of the arts such as music, acting, dancing or like me, art.
Artist Blogs
Delve into our vast collection of guest blogs and read about the intriguing methods that artists apply while using Unison Colour pastels.
Tell A Story In Your Paintings & Speak Your Truth
Jeri Greenberg, PSA IAPS MC
31st August, 2022
5 Comments
“Why did I pick that to paint?” Stop for a moment and ask yourself that before you move on. I usually know why I picked my subject, before a single pastel stroke hits my paper…
You Enjoy Painting And Then You Get Lost
Tracey Maras
26th August, 2022
8 Comments
It happens. You are comfortable with painting. Yes, you know you have room for improvement and growth. But you enjoy painting. And then you get lost.
When Less Is More – Pastel Zen
Stephen Fuller
12th August, 2022
28 Comments
I have a bit of a theory; it is my opinion that every piece of art is a self-portrait of the artist and a mirror to the viewer…
The Pause Before the Start
Caitlin Heslop
4th August, 2022
8 Comments
For many of us, our lives are filled with hurry. Creativity is something that we know we value and want to prioritise, and if we are lucky enough to have time for it, we often carry our hurry into our times of creating.
Best Behaviour
Jane Frere
29th July, 2022
8 Comments
In the past much of my work was provocative, unsettling, edgy as subjects related to human rights and confrontational issues. In fact I had avoided pastels with the erroneous belief that pastels were a gentle medium for artists (with a few exceptions) who produced exquisite drawings or paintings.
Creativity and Plein Air Painting – Oaxaca, Mexico
Neva Smoll
22nd July, 2022
4 Comments
I was just ready to go somewhere new and exotic. I don’t even remember how I happened upon this particular retreat, but one day there it was, and I thought about it for only a hot minute before signing up.
Watercolour, Black Chinagraph Pencil & Soft Pastels
Peter Wood
15th July, 2022
1 Comment
I would like to introduce you to a mixed medium work using chinagraph pencils, watercolour and finally Unison Colour pastels.
Building a Better Boulder (AKA Preventing Painting Potatoes)
Tracey Maras
8th July, 2022
8 Comments
While some may have curio cabinets filled with nick-nacks, I have rocks. Smooth rocks, rough rocks, satiny, shiny, sparkly, large rocks, small rocks, really, really small rocks, if it is a rock, I am intrigued by it.
What Are Open Studios & Could You Join In?
Sue Kerrigan-Harris
24th June, 2022
8 Comments
For the last 4 years I’ve been taking part in Hampshire Open Studios. It’s a yearly event where Artists from across the County open up their Studio to the public over a period of 10 days.
Finding the Time
Estelle Robinson
17th June, 2022
15 Comments
How many times do we excuse our lack of creativity by using the phrase, I just don’t have the time”? I use the term “excuse” lightly as, in our busy lives, it is a very relevant reason for not drawing or painting.
Pastel Painting. Foundation Notes.
Peter Wood
10th June, 2022
2 Comments
I have been invited to join you in writing a series of blogs/articles about my use of these colours. I will start with a basic foundation that may help those beginning.