Comments on: June’s Remarkable Pastels! https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/ Info, opinion, and training on how to pastel with artist Gail Sibley BFA, MA Sun, 20 Aug 2017 06:21:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 By: Gail https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-552 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:13:02 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-552 In reply to Carolyn Hancock.

Thanks Carolyn! I feel it’s important to say why I chose the paintings. Sometimes when I get down to choosing from 15 pastels and it’s so difficult, I’ll begin writing notes about each piece. The more I have to say, the more chances a piece will make it into the cut of 10!

]]> By: Carolyn Hancock https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-550 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:19:36 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-550 I love the fact that you call attention to paintings (wonderful ones) that I might have scanned right past. And then you tell us why they are so good. Thanks, every month.

]]> By: Gail https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-549 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:22:17 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-549 In reply to Marlene Bezich.

Glad you liked them Marlene.
When making my selections, I do strive for variation. And that variation may even include level of accomplishment.

]]> By: Gail https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-548 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:20:36 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-548 In reply to Rae Smith.

Thanks Rae!!

]]> By: Rae Smith https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-547 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:46:45 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-547 Gail I love the entire selection ! Keep up the good work. Rae

]]> By: Marlene Bezich https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-546 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:00:04 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-546 Wonderful and varied selection of styles and subject!

]]> By: Gail https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-545 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 03:22:16 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-545 In reply to Gailen Lovett.

Gailen I totally agree! And thanks for sharing the CD title that so aptly describes what’s going on here.

]]> By: Gail https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-544 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 03:21:19 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-544 In reply to Michele.

Thank you for your lovely and kind words Michele. I agree with you about the immediacy of Guiliani’s and Monohon’s work. I LOVE the way you describe what you are experiencing when you look at their work!

]]> By: Gail https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-543 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 03:19:36 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-543 In reply to Rita.

Thanks Rita. Yes, I’m sure some of these are familiar! Time, wish we had more that’s for sure…..

]]> By: Gailen Lovett https://www.howtopastel.com/2015/07/junes-remarkable-pastels/#comment-542 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 01:34:14 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=2909#comment-542 Hi Gail,
On Neil Condron’s pastel: I think it takes a bit of wit and a lot of confidence to put oneself out for public view in an un-romantisized self portrait. Sinead O’Connor’s CD: How About I Be Me (and you be you)? which features a Neil Condron painting sums up his self portrait for me.
Thanks for another month of thoughtful art.
Gailen Lovett

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