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Continue reading →: Three Apples on Two Papers
I have taken a break from pastel painting. Now that we have transitioned from summer and working our way towards the fall season, I have noticed I have shorter blocks of free time on my hands. For now, I don’t want to deal with the setup and clean up while…
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Continue reading →: Solvent Free Oil Paints: M. Graham
From my last art class, Color Explorations, I learned about an oil paint called M. Graham Artist Oil Paints. They are made with pure walnut oil and made in the US. The paint is solvent free meaning it’s better for the environment as well as better for artist use. It’s…
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Continue reading →: Prismacolor’s NuPastels
When I first learned I would be using pastels in class that I took a few weeks ago, I had no clue what they were. I knew they were sticks of colors. I also knew my Hubby had used them years ago. I never held one in my hand. So…
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Continue reading →: My Favorite Pastel Book
Taking art classes was a big help in getting my art mojo back. It came back in a big way. I added new art medium to my expanding art supply collection. I found new favorites and confirmed non-favorites. So I’m now in a lull with knowledge and can’t spend all…
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Continue reading →: My Pastel Painting Project: Bucket, Bottle, & Glass
I had a grandiose idea to try to do a drawing/painting each evening for the month of August. So far, it’s not happening. Summer activities got in the way and since there were no classes in my queue for this month, my motivation has dwindled. So I decided to make…
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Continue reading →: I Bought a Lyre Easel!
It’s sometimes hard to sit in a chair with a drawing board on my lap and draw. After a few minutes of sitting, the slouching, hunching of shoulders, and then leaning forward over my artwork, is not good for my posture and back. I have been looking for a new…
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Continue reading →: Color Explorations Class – Finishing with Oils
Tonight we have to finish our paintings. My goal is to finish my oil painting and it’s also Emily’s goal as well. Tonight I worked on painting the lighter values or layers. Still I was missing the “punch” in my painting and therefore the peppers were still looking quite…
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