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Feature image and image in blog. Gail Sibley, The Pink Bench, Unison Colour on Pastel Premier Italian Clay, 6 1/2 x 5 3/4 in - different value options

How To Choose Different Value Options For Thumbnails

Friday, 31 May 2024 4 Comments

We’re often told to try different value options when creating thumbnails of a subject. But how do we do that? Gail spills the beans!

Gail Sibley, One Pump, Unison Colour pastels on UART paper, 9 x 12 in

That Nostalgic Feeling – The One Pump In Winnaleah, Tasmania

Friday, 3 May 2024 4 Comments

In Tasmania to teach a 10-day Art Retreat, I had a couple of days on my own. The view across the road had such a nostalgic feeling that I had to paint it. Here’s the progression of the pastel painting.

from thumbnail to underpainting - feature image

From Thumbnail To Underpainting

Friday, 9 February 2024 6 Comments

How do you go from thumbnail to underpainting? Gail gives examples of a thumbnail with a corresponding underpainting along with the final pastel.

Creating thumbnails en plein air - thumbnails and painting of washing machine

Creating Thumbnails En Plein Air (My Mexico Paintings)

Friday, 19 January 2024 6 Comments

Gail shares why she can’t live without these tiny companions even when racing the clock on location.

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!

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!

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 - Gail Sibley, “Exploring the Possibilities,” Unison Colour on UART 400, 9 x 12 in.

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.

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