Developing your own colour palette in pastel
Leslie Snider
14th April, 2020
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For the beginning pastellist the amazing array of available colours and tones can be both exciting and overwhelming.
Colourful Chronicles
Delve into our vast collection of guest blogs and read about the intriguing methods that artists apply while using Unison Colour pastels.
Reinterpreting a Photo
RS Weinblatt
2nd April, 2020
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RS Weinblatt has a quick tip for you during the coronavirus lockdown.
Never Give Up
Neva Smoll
31st March, 2020
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I started painting again back in about 2008. I say “again,” because I used to paint way back in 1972-74. Then I stopped. Why did I stop? Because I got married and well – life.
Tips on how to form your first basic pastels palette
Natalia Savostina
17th March, 2020
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My name is Natalia Savostina and in this article we will talk on how to start your way in pastels and find out what colors you need for a good start.
Pastel Portrait of William Bradford – Pilgrim Father
Cath Inglis
10th March, 2020
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About 18 months ago I was approached by the Friends of St Helena Church in Austerfield, Doncaster to produce a portrait of William Bradford (Pilgrim Father). This was to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower to Plymouth in the USA.
10 of My Favourite Unison Colour Pastels
Jo Garlick
3rd March, 2020
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I know what you are all thinking – how can you choose just 10! It was a challenge, but here I have chosen 10(ish!) of my favourite Unison Colour pastels with a brief guide on how I use them.
Interview: Toni Frostick
Unison Colour
28th February, 2020
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The third of three interviews with Pastel Society Winners. This time it’s Toni Frostick, winner of the Young Artist Award category.
Interview: Alison Berrett
Unison Colour
27th February, 2020
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The second of three interviews with Pastel Society Winners. This time it’s Alison Berrett, winner of the Non-Member Award category.
Interview: Jill Jeffrey
Unison Colour
26th February, 2020
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We have three interviews with Unison Colour sponsored Pastel Society Award winners. First up is Jill Jeffrey, winner of the Member Award category.
Cath Inglis SAA Workshop
Unison Colour
25th February, 2020
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Cath Inglis will be doing an SAA Teaching Art workshop on Thursday 27th February at 10.30am, and it will be live streamed to SAA members.
A Lighter Shade of Pale
Kerry Nowak
18th February, 2020
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Coming from years living on both coasts of Scotland you would think painting the sea would come as easy as breathing; nothing is further from the truth.
How I fell in love with Unison Soft Pastels
Jennifer Thorpe
4th February, 2020
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Up until four years ago I hadn’t picked up a paint brush or pencil since school. As a child I would draw and colour all the time and was in awe of nature.