I hope I got someone's attention with that post heading. I need a few more students in my September 30 - October 2 Pastel Workshop. For ...

Third week back at my Friday painting group at the local community center. It is a discipline I enjoy. My Soltek easel is set up by the wi...

I don't know why I thought J.T. would be easier to paint than his sister Lola. He wasn't but I am finally pleased with him - espec...

Sun Ribbons, pastel, 4.375 x 7.5 inches A little painting from today's Friday afternoon painting group. Love the ribbons of light co...

Voila! My impression of Lola in acrylic. For many days I was hung up on making this LOOK LIKE LOLA. It was torture and I'm tired of ta...

I am honored to be named the Awards Judge for the Northwest Pastel Society 2016 Members' Exhibition. I will also be teaching a three da...

How many times have you taken what looked like a great reference photo (especially when hanging out the window of the car) only to realize...

My history with acrylic is long and mostly torturous. I've had acrylics forever and somehow my collection keeps growing.  Finally, I...

This post is actually about two things: adjusting your reference photo and my UArt trial. As a reminder, here is the reference photo I s...

I was emailing with an accomplished pastel artist the other day who remarked that he has trouble distancing himself from what he sees in his...

Orange Slices, pastel, 5 x 7 inches Purchase In my workshops, I encourage students to "paint from the heart." That means, af...

A couple quick notes. In a round about way, I found a post from the first time I worked on Pastelmat (the same paper I've RECENTLY falle...

I'm working at the new wall-station in my studio. Love being right up close to the painting. I haven't figured out a pastel dus...

Yay! Additional track lighting was installed today in my Studio. This makes two more work stations for students in my July workshops. Belo...

Another paint along with me - this time orange slices. I cut an orange into various pieces. This time I'm photographing them with m...