The Magic of Dark Skies: An exhibition in collaboration with Unison Colour and the Northumberland Dark Skies Park – Part I
Unison Colour recently invited 6 national and international artists to produce new artworks under the theme of Dark Skies.
Soft Pastel Stories
Colourful Chronicles
Learn new techniques, hear artist's stories, and stay up to date on Soft Pastel News.
Achieving Enlightenment
For a painting to work effectively, it should include a range of values as well as a variety of warm and cool colors. In addition, color harmony will be more successfully achieved when utilizing a limited palette.
The Magic of Dark Skies Exhibition
The Magic of Dark Skies celebrates the spectacular majesty of dark skies we find all over the world.
An Interview With The Interviewer
Today we are turning the tables, and talking to Stephen Fuller, an Associate Artist both known for his atmospheric and dramatic landscapes, and his in depth interviews of other Associate Artists.
Art for Mental Health: Unleashing Creativity in UK Schools
Along with running my art business, I have been busy volunteering and visiting schools to promote the peaceful practice of pastel art for our primary school students.
Pastel Society of Ireland Annual Exhibition (2023 deferred)
Details of the upcoming Annual Exhibition from the Pastel Society of Ireland
Northern Unison Colour Associate Artists Do It Again: Part I
In April last year we ventured into the North York Moors to the famous view known in these parts as ‘The Hole of Horcum’.
Northern Unison Colour Associate Artists Do It Again: Part II
My knowledge of the North York Moors is scant at best! My go to locations have tended to be the Yorkshire Dales, given their proximity to Harrogate where I live.
The Dark Art Of Whimsy – When Pastels Go Bad
As an artist you are something of an itinerant hobo who is free to ride the box cars between all sorts of, often temporary, stations.
An Artist’s Handwriting
Your handwriting is as unique and distinct as you are. Regardless of how we were taught to write, we each develop our own style. Immediately recognizable to those who know us.
Starry, Starry Night: A Dark Sky Palette
This December marks the ten-year anniversary of Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, an area encompassing the Northumberland National Park and most of Kielder Water & Forest Park.
Interview With An Associate Artist: Sue Kerrigan-Harris
In today’s “Interview with an Associate Artist” we’ll be chatting to Sue Kerrigan-Harris. A graduate of Winchester College, Sue is particularly known for her fine portraiture of people and animals.
