Dust on the paper, not the shelf
I guess there's truth in the saying that doing art and buying art supplies are two kinds of hobbies (or passions). You can't have one without the other, but also one can get carried away a little bit too much.
Soft Pastel Stories
Colourful Chronicles
Learn new techniques, hear artist's stories, and stay up to date on Soft Pastel News.
Developing your own colour palette in pastel
For the beginning pastellist the amazing array of available colours and tones can be both exciting and overwhelming.
Reinterpreting a Photo
RS Weinblatt has a quick tip for you during the coronavirus lockdown.
Never Give Up
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
