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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 4 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!

Working in a series: Gail Sibley, "Scissors 4 - Dressed in Yellow," Unison Colour pastels on UART 800, 6 x 10 in

Working in a Series – Unlocking Creative Potential for Artistic Growth

Friday, 1 September 2023 9 Comments

Let’s delve into the creative potential and transformative possibilities that come from working in a series!!

Adding Figures To Your Landscape

Saturday, 10 June 2023 12 Comments

Adding figures to your landscape can be fraught with problems! Here are six with tips on how to deal with them!

Gail Sibley, "Mother and Son with the Lark's Wing," Unison Colour on UART 500, 12 x 8 in

A Painting of Mother and Son with Miró (Gallery Goers Series)

Thursday, 11 May 2023 6 Comments

A painting of mother and son in front of a Miró painting from Gail’s gallery goer series. Gail takes you through its creation step by step.

Playing With Colour To Create Unique and Bold Paintings

Friday, 7 April 2023 18 Comments

Tired of dull and lifeless paintings? Learn the art of playing with colour. I’ll show you how I transform a dull reference into something bold through colour exaggeration and imagination…and letting go!

The Making Of “Black Hats” – From Concept To IAPS Exhibition

Friday, 31 March 2023 10 Comments

The 42nd IAPS Open Division Online Exhibition is now open for viewing. And I’m happy to say that my painting, Black Hats, was accepted into the show. Oh what a feeling!!! I’m even more delighted to share that this acceptance gives me the fifth point necessary to add IAPS/MC after my name. Whoo hoo! So

Find Something To Paint En Plein Air Every Time!

Friday, 24 March 2023 4 Comments

Sometimes it really is difficult to find something to paint when on location. Gail Sibley offers five tips for when the going gets tough.

Gail Sibley, "Gazing at Gertrud," Unison Colour pastels on UART 400 paper, 11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. Detail

My Painting Is Finished! Or Is It?

Friday, 7 October 2022 16 Comments

Another painting in my Gallery Goers series is done! It’s such a great feeling when you think a painting is finished. But then I came back a few days later. Something wasn’t quite right. I hadn’t noticed it while working on the piece – too close to it physically, mentally, and emotionally. I needed some

Rearrange elements in a photo: Gail Sibley, "Black and White Opposites," Unison Colour pastels on UART paper., 12 x 8 in. Cropped

Rearrange Elements In A Photo For A Better Painting

Friday, 8 April 2022 46 Comments

So often when we work from photographs we are seduced by what’s there. We follow it with complete devotion and without deviation. In the end, all we have is a copy of the photo. Our painting doesn’t actually say much about us or why we chose to paint the picture. This is one of the