Rearranging my Plein Air Pastel Box
I have just rearranged my plein air pastel box for my painting trip to Monhegan Island in Maine.
Pastels
A Visit to Unison Colour Pastels in Northumberland
The colors are vibrant and lightfast, and the texture is uniform over all the colors, which is not true of many brands.
Tara Will Workshop at Ferry Beach in Maine
I was the workshop coordinator for this pastel workshop and we all had a good time.
Tour of my Office Studio (Photos)
I like that on a usual day, when inspiration strikes, all I need is right where I already am.
Luscious Lupines (New Large Floral Painting in Pastel)
I love the contrast of their bright variegated colors that contrasts so beautifully with the greens of surrounding scenery.
Cleaning, Sorting, Reorganizing, and Reconstituting Pastels
I did a thorough job on this yearly clean up and it feels great! I’m now ready to paint!
Making New Pastels Out of Bits and Ends
When pastels get too small, or there is good dust left after a painting, I carefully keep it to recycle into new sticks.
I Got an Award in this Connecticut Pastel Society Show
I was delighted to get a merit award in this lovely Connecticut Pastel Society show going on this month at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center.
Two Plein Air Pastel Paintings Done on Echo Lake Beach
I really enjoyed painting on location in this lovely setting on Echo Lake Beach in Acadia National Park in Maine.
Lovely Pastels
I enjoyed seeing these lovely pastels in a gallery in Litchfield. It is interesting to note we share a teacher in Alain Picard. Enjoy!