- Jun 30, 2017
Pastellus: Focus Part 2
When it comes to our ability to focus on painting, preparation is the most important thing that we can easily control. Being prepared...
- Jun 30, 2017
How to Trace a photo, enlarge it, and transfer it to some good paper for painting/drawing
I used this photo of the Amaryllis with the Juan Gris poster in the background. This is an 8 X 10 inch photo. I covered this photo...
- May 31, 2017
Tips for Painting Outdoors
Like the Boy Scout motto, " Be Prepared", you, as a plein air painter, must also remember to prepare wisely and to expect the unexpected!...
- May 31, 2017
Pastellus: Focus Part 1
Let’s face it, finding time to painting is hard. It doesn’t matter if you work full-time, part-time or not at all, have toddlers,...
- May 26, 2017
- Apr 30, 2017
Pastellus: May Flowers: The Fleeting Bloom
Perhaps we have finally seen the last of the snow for a few months. Birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. This time of the...