How To Choose Different Value Options For Thumbnails
Friday, 31 May 2024
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!
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Andrew McDermott – How To Loosen Up
Friday, 13 October 2023
Guest Andrew McDermott shares tips for spontaneity, textures, and maintaining a loose painterly style, all while having fun with your artwork.
Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel
Friday, 24 May 2024
Guest artist Michele Noiset works in the medium of pastel to create extraordinary images inspired by events and current issues
Philippine Pastel Artists – Recipient Of An IAPS 2023 Global Society Grant
Friday, 5 January 2024
Philippine Pastel Artists was one of the recipients of the IAPS 2023 Global Society Grants. Let’s find out more about them!
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Blurred Boundaries #5 – a pastel progression step-by-step
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Colour Schemes And How I Don’t Use Them
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Playing With Colour To Create Unique and Bold Paintings
Friday, 7 April 2023
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Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel
Friday, 24 May 2024
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Guest artist Michele Noiset works in the medium of pastel to create extraordinary images inspired by events and current issues
Do You Call Yourself An Artist?
Friday, 17 May 2024
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Do you call yourself an artist? Or do you have trouble identifying yourself this way? Here are some ideas about why that may be.
Mary Cassatt – After The Bath
Friday, 10 May 2024
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In honour of Mother’s day, a close look at “After the Bath,” a painting of a mother and her children by Mary Cassatt. We take a close look at this glorious painting!
That Nostalgic Feeling – The One Pump In Winnaleah, Tasmania
Friday, 3 May 2024
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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.
Inspired By My Students At Tasmania Art Retreat
Friday, 26 April 2024
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Being inspired by my students and their art-making is one of the reasons I love to teach. Seeing their breakthroughs is such a reward! Here, I showcase some of their work.
A Portrait by Laura Anning Bell in Tate Britain
Friday, 29 March 2024
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We dive deep into the details of this portrait by artist Laura Anning Bell. Located in Tate Britain, it’s believed to be a depiction of Annie Horniman, a pioneer of the repertory theatre.
Julie Greig – The Feeling Of Being There
Friday, 22 March 2024
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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.
Warm Up With A Blind Contour Drawing
Friday, 15 March 2024
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A blind contour drawing can help get you into the art-making zone. Take time to slow down, look, then really see!
My New Zealand Art Workshop Teaching Experience!
Saturday, 2 March 2024
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A recap of my New Zealand pastel workshop Feb 2024
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