Guest blogger

Michele Noiset, Iron Maiden, 2022, Nupastel, Rembrandt, Sennelier, Terry Ludwig, Derwent pencils, Faber Castell pencils on Black UART paper, 16x17 in.

Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel

Friday, 24 May 2024 14 Comments

Guest artist Michele Noiset works in the medium of pastel to create extraordinary images inspired by events and current issues

Julie Grieg - The Feeling Of Being There - feature image

Julie Greig – The Feeling Of Being There

Friday, 22 March 2024 20 Comments

New Zealand artist Julie Greig shares her pastel landscapes along with her process. She also takes us through her journey to becoming the artist she is today.

Krajcik-Pastel, Silk and Seed - feature image

Allison Krajcik – Getting That Inner Glow

Friday, 23 February 2024 37 Comments

Guest Allison Krajcik takes on a journey from watercolour to pastel in her search to capture the inner glow of flowers and seed pods.

Philippine Pastel Artists – Recipient Of An IAPS 2023 Global Society Grant

Friday, 5 January 2024 6 Comments

Philippine Pastel Artists was one of the recipients of the IAPS 2023 Global Society Grants. Let’s find out more about them!

Nicolette van Dam, V. Violets, 22 October 2023, Schmincke pastels on Canson Mi-Teintes Touch, 6 x 12 in.

Nicolette van Dam-Through the Looking Glass!

Friday, 8 December 2023 50 Comments

During our recent 31-pastels-in-31-days Challenge, Nicolette van Dam charmed us all with her paintings based on the alphabet and the Alice in Wonderland books.

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