Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures…In Art
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!
Jane McGraw-Teubner is a master plein air artist. Here, she shares her process and tips for painting from life versus painting from a photo.
Guest artist Michele Noiset works in the medium of pastel to create extraordinary images inspired by events and current issues
Guest Allison Krajcik takes on a journey from watercolour to pastel in her search to capture the inner glow of flowers and seed pods.
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.
I’m often asked for book recommendations so here’s my list of 10 must-have art books I enjoyed in 2024.
Discover how sketching in Tuscany, instead of relying on photos, helped my students create vibrant, emotive paintings that went far beyond what photos could capture.
Marie Tippets explores the beauty of still life art, revealing how simplicity and clear storytelling can transform ordinary subjects into captivating masterpieces.
Bad paintings. We always want to avoid doing them and yet, we need the bad ones to get to the good ones, the ones where we make a breakthrough!
Fly with pastels and streamline your supplies—see what I pack, why I pack it, and how I make it through airport security stress-free!
Artist Susan Ellis paints the clammers of coastal Massachusetts. She shares her process and her love of painting these figures working in the mud.
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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