Comments for How to Pastel https://www.howtopastel.com/ Info, opinion, and training on how to pastel with artist Gail Sibley BFA, MA Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:31:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 Comment on How To Choose Different Value Options For Thumbnails by Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/how-to-choose-different-value-options-for-thumbnails/#comment-58598 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:30:19 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30414#comment-58598 In reply to Michael Abley.

Hey Michael, thanks for asking this question and putting forth your idea. And my answer is yes! The steps absolutely add to a story.
This is what I meant by saying there are soooo many possibilities to paint! I love when I find a reference photo in which there are a number of possible crops and interpretations. This one definitely fits that category!

]]> Comment on How To Choose Different Value Options For Thumbnails by Michael Abley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/how-to-choose-different-value-options-for-thumbnails/#comment-58573 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:13:25 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30414#comment-58573 HI Gail,
Interesting and thank you for this. Perhaps it’s just me, but I’m curious on the composition side, why you didn’t include the door with the steps on the right of the person? I think it really adds to the story, no? Ah, yes, I know, cropping is a whole art in itself…. painting has so many puzzle elements, I find.

]]> Comment on How To Choose Different Value Options For Thumbnails by Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/how-to-choose-different-value-options-for-thumbnails/#comment-58562 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:35:58 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30414#comment-58562 In reply to Mrs Dianne S Horvath.

That’s so great to hear Dianne – that it was helpful AND that you yourself are a thumbnail aficionado!
Thanks for passing on this post 😀

]]> Comment on How To Choose Different Value Options For Thumbnails by Mrs Dianne S Horvath https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/how-to-choose-different-value-options-for-thumbnails/#comment-58554 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 02:35:20 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30414#comment-58554 Yes this is indeed helpful. I have many arty friends who wonder why I am so fond of doing thumbnails. I will pass this on to them.

]]> Comment on Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel by Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/michele-noiset-exploring-visual-metaphors-in-pastel/#comment-58542 Fri, 31 May 2024 19:28:56 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30358#comment-58542 In reply to Wendy Prest.

That’s so awesome to hear Wendy! Thank you 🙂

]]> Comment on Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel by Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/michele-noiset-exploring-visual-metaphors-in-pastel/#comment-58541 Fri, 31 May 2024 17:39:24 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30358#comment-58541 In reply to Anne Bonney.

Ahhhhh….perhaps!

]]> Comment on Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel by Wendy Prest https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/michele-noiset-exploring-visual-metaphors-in-pastel/#comment-58490 Tue, 28 May 2024 20:15:12 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30358#comment-58490 Many thanks to you, Gail for discovering the work of Michele Noiset for us. I thoroughly enjoyed her article and reading about her approach to developing ideas and her love of pastels Many thanks to Michele for taking the time to share so much with us.

]]> Comment on Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel by Anne Bonney https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/michele-noiset-exploring-visual-metaphors-in-pastel/#comment-58488 Tue, 28 May 2024 18:06:33 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30358#comment-58488 I detect an homage to James Christensen’s fantasy art, perhaps?

]]> Comment on Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel by Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/michele-noiset-exploring-visual-metaphors-in-pastel/#comment-58473 Mon, 27 May 2024 16:21:21 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30358#comment-58473 In reply to Mrs Dianne S Horvath.

Thanks Dianne! I know that not everything I post will resonate with readers but I always feel there’s a nugget to takeaway. So I’m glad you found it by digging in and reading Michele’s post!

]]> Comment on Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel by Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/michele-noiset-exploring-visual-metaphors-in-pastel/#comment-58472 Mon, 27 May 2024 16:20:03 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30358#comment-58472 ]]> In reply to Susan HG.

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