How to Pastel https://www.howtopastel.com/ Info, opinion, and training on how to pastel with artist Gail Sibley BFA, MA Fri, 03 May 2024 21:09:02 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.howtopastel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-cropped-HowToPastel-logo-1-32x32.jpg How to Pastel https://www.howtopastel.com/ 32 32 That Nostalgic Feeling – The One Pump In Winnaleah, Tasmania https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/that-nostalgic-feeling-the-one-pump-in-winnaleah-tasmania/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/that-nostalgic-feeling-the-one-pump-in-winnaleah-tasmania/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 21:09:01 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30165 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.

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]]> https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/05/that-nostalgic-feeling-the-one-pump-in-winnaleah-tasmania/feed/ 0 Inspired By My Students At Tasmania Art Retreat https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/04/inspired-by-my-students-at-tasmania-art-retreat/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/04/inspired-by-my-students-at-tasmania-art-retreat/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:18:45 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30079 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.

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]]> https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/04/inspired-by-my-students-at-tasmania-art-retreat/feed/ 4 A Portrait by Laura Anning Bell in Tate Britain https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/a-portrait-by-laura-anning-bell-in-tate-britain/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/a-portrait-by-laura-anning-bell-in-tate-britain/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:36:12 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=29837 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.

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]]> https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/a-portrait-by-laura-anning-bell-in-tate-britain/feed/ 12 Julie Greig – The Feeling Of Being There https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/julie-greig-the-feeling-of-being-there/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/julie-greig-the-feeling-of-being-there/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:28:51 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=29782 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.

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]]> https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/julie-greig-the-feeling-of-being-there/feed/ 20 Warm Up With A Blind Contour Drawing https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/warm-up-with-a-blind-contour-drawing/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/warm-up-with-a-blind-contour-drawing/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:45:15 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=29718 A blind contour drawing can help get you into the art-making zone. Take time to slow down, look, then really see!

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]]> https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/warm-up-with-a-blind-contour-drawing/feed/ 7 My New Zealand Art Workshop Teaching Experience! https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/my-new-zealand-art-workshop-teaching-experience/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/my-new-zealand-art-workshop-teaching-experience/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2024 08:41:34 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=29636 A recap of my New Zealand pastel workshop Feb 2024

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]]> https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/03/my-new-zealand-art-workshop-teaching-experience/feed/ 8 Allison Krajcik – Getting That Inner Glow https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/02/allison-krajcik-getting-that-inner-glow/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/02/allison-krajcik-getting-that-inner-glow/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:15:42 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=29583 Guest Allison Krajcik takes on a journey from watercolour to pastel in her search to capture the inner glow of flowers and seed pods.

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]]> https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/02/allison-krajcik-getting-that-inner-glow/feed/ 37 From Thumbnail To Underpainting https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/02/from-thumbnail-to-underpainting/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/02/from-thumbnail-to-underpainting/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:23:09 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=29547 How do you go from thumbnail to underpainting? Gail gives examples of a thumbnail with a corresponding underpainting along with the final pastel.

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]]> https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/02/you-just-never-know-who-will-buy-your-painting/feed/ 37 29 Days, 29 Paintings -The Daily Painting Challenge https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/01/29-days-29-paintings-the-daily-painting-challenge/ https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/01/29-days-29-paintings-the-daily-painting-challenge/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:15:29 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=29319 This February (it has 29 days!) let’s jump into a Daily Painting Challenge. It’s a great way to kickstart the New Year!

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