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Colourful Chronicles
Learn new techniques, hear artist's stories, and stay up to date on Soft Pastel News.
What Are Open Studios & Could You Join In?
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
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.
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.
Let’s talk about Pastel Paper
Paper is a fantastic medium to work on soft pastels, but selecting the one that’s perfect for you can be a challenge, as there’s plenty to choose from. Whether you choose your paper from availability, price or quality, whether you are an amateur or a professional, it boils down to what works best for you.
Artistic Talent – Nurture vs Nature?
Whether we are born with an innate artistic talent, or, whether it is learned, is an age-old multifaceted debate that is fascinating, complex and compelling. I am sure most artists have considered it at some point or have an opinion on this theory.
NEW Contrast 8 Soft Pastel Set
A handy set of 8 Unison Colour Soft pastels that enables you never to be without those key light and darks such as Grey 28 and CB1.
A Kitchen Tool and Pastels?
Over the years, I have learned that there are infinite ways in which pastels can be manipulated as a drawing and painting medium.
5 Day Pastel Challenge: Bengal Kitten with Sue Kerrigan-Harris
The next 5 Day Pastel Challenge will begin on Monday 9th May.
A chat with Jackson’s Art about Unison Colour Soft Pastels
Back in November, I had a call from Unison Helen. “Would you be happy to go to Jackson’s Art HQ and talk about our pastels?” she asked. My answer was a resounding, “Yes, of course!”.
Natural Earths
I liked the idea of the natural earth pigments because they are made of earth. I imagine that humans have been using these same colours for thousands of years.
Robert Dutton Soft Pastel and Book Giveaway
Following the recent launch of Associate Artist Robert Dutton's book, Drawing Dramatic Landscapes, we're giving away 3 of Robert's Moorland 36 Soft Pastel Sets, and 5 copies of his book.
