Nifty Shades of Grey

Robert Dutton ASGFA 18th March, 2022 No Comments

Creative expression with Unison Colour black, white and grey toned pastels.

From Graphic Designer to Pastel Artist

Michele Ashby 11th February, 2022 10 Comments

Making the jump to become a professional artist just over 5 years ago never in my wildest dreams could I ever have thought so much would happen in such a relatively short period of time.

Behind the Scenes of a 5 Day Pastel Challenge – The Artist’s Perspective

Nina Squire 28th January, 2022 8 Comments

I really loved working with you all on our Old Harry Rocks Five Day Pastel Challenge last year. I thought that you might be interested in hearing how it came about and the work behind it.

Competitive Pastelling

Helen Turner PAH, PSWC 21st January, 2022 2 Comments

If you use social media, then your followers can comment and “love/like” you in the virtual world, but what about entering pastel art competitions?

Breaking Pastels

Cathy Pearce 14th January, 2022 16 Comments

Who would believe what possibilities and potential lie inside these neatly wrapped lozenges of colour? They are essentially chunks of pure dry pigment, more intense in colour than any tube of paint.

My Three Studio Basics: The Tools of my trade

Sandra Orme 7th January, 2022 17 Comments

I often get lovely comments about my work from people at art shows. One that crops up regularly is ‘I’ve tried pastels and just can’t get on with them’.

My 5 Day Pastel Challenge with Rebecca de Mendonça

Susan Hunter Guise 20th December, 2021 2 Comments

I’m relatively new to pastels (I normally paint in oil). I wasn’t sure about signing up for this challenge, mainly because I didn’t know the

Lifelong Learner

Ewan Ashley 20th December, 2021 1 Comment

For most of my life I assumed art was not for me, obviously I tried it at school, but I was never that good.

Colour Strategy …and when to shoot the big guns

Henry Falzon 10th December, 2021 7 Comments

Colour is, and should, be a life-long pursuit for any artist. Its use, makes, or breaks, any artwork. Very often less is more, and colour could often be amplified by its absence.

Renoir, the Pandemic and Unison Colour Pastels

Cath Inglis 3rd December, 2021 26 Comments

Working on this image for so many hours made me realise what an amazing master Renoir was.

I bought the complete set of Unison Colour pastels (and I don’t feel guilty anymore)

Cindy Barillet 26th November, 2021 12 Comments

I had been dreaming of this set since I first tried a Unison pastel, 4 years ago.

Painting from Life – Exploring your Garden, the plants and the light

Nel Whatmore 19th November, 2021 18 Comments

It is so easy to get into the habit of painting from 2D reference particularly when the weather isn’t good and forget that looking at the world in 3D is essential.

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