
Using Charcoal with Soft Pastels – A Surprising Solution
Using charcoal in a pastel painting? It might be just what you need. See how I rescued a piece with this soft and surprising solution.
Using Charcoal with Soft Pastels – A Surprising Solution
Using charcoal in a pastel painting? It might be just what you need. See how I rescued a piece with this soft and surprising solution.
Marie Tippets explores the beauty of still life art, revealing how simplicity and clear storytelling can transform ordinary subjects into captivating masterpieces.
Julie Freeman, hyperrealist in soft pastels, shares her work and process as well as the evolution of her artist identity and creative expression.
Suzanne Godbout shares her still life painting process, inspiration, and pastel techniques for capturing light, texture, and emotion from life.
Comparison can steal your joy, drain your creativity, and make you want to quit. But what if you could turn it into a tool for growth instead of a roadblock? Instead of letting comparison shut you down, learn how to flip it into insight, motivation, and creative momentum. Here’s how to make it work for you—not against you.
Suzanne Godbout shares her still life painting process, inspiration, and pastel techniques for capturing light, texture, and emotion from life.
Gifting a painting is personal, meaningful, and maybe a little terrifying! Discover the joys (and doubts) of giving art as a gift.
15 minutes to paint? Yes, it’s possible! See how I skipped my usual thumbnail sketch (!), grabbed my pastels, and made the most of a fleeting plein air moment.
“I don’t know what to paint”—sound familiar? The real issue might not be a lack of ideas but something deeper. Let’s explore six common obstacles and how to move past them!
Stranded in a snowstorm without my usual art supplies, I had to get creative. A handful of pastels, a sketchbook, and some quick thinking led to an unexpected artistic experiment!
100 years of life, wisdom, and resilience—discover what my friend Sandy’s journey can teach us about making art for the long haul.
Getting back to the easel after a long break can feel daunting, but painting Rufus, a dog commission, was just the spark I needed to get me painting again.
Discover how choosing a word for the year can inspire your art-making, fuel your creativity, and guide your goals all year long.
My love of pastel and the enjoyment I receive from teaching about pastel inspired the creation of this blog. It has tips, reviews, some opinions:), and all manner of information regarding their use through the years – old and new. Please enjoy!
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