I can't believe that we are in Autumn already. The year seems to fly by so quickly, especially when you are acutely aware that Autumn is considered prime painting time for soft pastel artists. All those rich oranges, yellows, russets and reds. I am determined to step outside and get at least one plein-air painting done. I don't mind the cold, but the rain tends to govern outdoor work. In contrast, my visit to Türkiye in early October proved highly productive. I didn't take any soft pastels with me this...
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A few months ago, Sean introduced me to the Spanish artist Sorolla, a contemporary of John Singer Sargent and a wonderful painter of light. I purchased a couple of books...
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One of the biggest difficulties I face as an amateur artist is actually finding time to do the painting. Chatting to a colleague of mine once, who is in the...
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