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Your Art Has Value! 6 Points To Consider

Friday, 1 December 2023 30 Comments

Time to brush off those money taboos. Join me as we redefine the relationship between art and the currency it deserves.

Big shapes - Gail Sibley, “Tuscan View with Vineyard,” Unison Colour pastels on UART 320, 6 x 6 in. First layer

Paint The BIG Shapes First

Friday, 24 November 2023 20 Comments

Painting the big shapes first establishes the composition and value pattern. Big shapes give your work an underlying strength. Let’s look at five examples!

David Shkolny, Ascent, 2018, Unison Colour and Terry Ludwig on Wallis Belgian Mist paper, 9 x 12. Sold. - feature image

David Shkolny – Laser Focused In The Landscape

Friday, 17 November 2023 38 Comments

From the importance of a balanced pressure in pastel strokes to the significance of unexpected textures, David Shkolny unveils how he captures the essence of the landscape

Letting go of the outcome - a selection of Gail Sibley's 31in31 work!

Letting Go Of The Outcome

Friday, 10 November 2023 18 Comments

Letting go of the outcome of a painting can free you up to take risks. Basically, this mindset gives you creative freedom! Ruminations following the month of 31-pastels-in-31-days Challenge.

John Russell, Portrait of George de Ligne Gregory, 1793, pastel on paper, laid on canvas, 75.9 x 63.2 cm 29 7/8 x 24 7/8 in, J.Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

John Russell – Portrait of George de Ligne Gregory

Friday, 27 October 2023 10 Comments

When a pastel painting takes my breath away, I want to share it! Let’s look at the details of this portrait by English artist John Russell

Andrew McDermott, "Warm Lights on a Cool Evening," 2023, pastel on UART Dark, 10 1/2 x 11 inches

Andrew McDermott – How To Loosen Up

Friday, 13 October 2023 17 Comments

Guest Andrew McDermott shares tips for spontaneity, textures, and maintaining a loose painterly style, all while having fun with your artwork.

Grateful - Gail Sibley, The Nile in Greens and Blues, Unison Colour pastels on UART 500, 6 x 8 in.

17 Reasons I’m Grateful To Be An Artist!

Friday, 6 October 2023 14 Comments

Discover the many reasons Gail Sibley is profoundly grateful to be an artist at this time of Canadian Thanksgiving

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Preparing For The Challenge: 31in31 Fast Approaches!

Friday, 29 September 2023 18 Comments

Preparing for the HowToPastel 31-Pastels-in-31-Days Annual Challenge: Your ultimate guide to success through the month of October. Join us!!

Unconventional colours: Gail Sibley, “Happy Me With Green," Unison Colour pastels on UART 320, 6 x 6 in. Done in about 45 mins. This was a painting I did for one of our October 31-pastels-in-31-days Challenge so time was limited!

Unconventional Colours: My Self-Portrait in Quirky Hues

Friday, 22 September 2023 6 Comments

Dive into the fun of seeing my self-portrait come to life with unconventional colours. Restriction can be so beneficial!

Understanding Colour Temperature

Friday, 8 September 2023 4 Comments

Uncover the magic and mysteries of colour temperature. Let’s look at why it’s so important to understand this aspect of colour!