Review of Paul Rubens Oil Pastels

Review of Paul Rubens Oil Pastels

I have been creating art works with oil pastels for decades, and like them so much I wrote a blog article about using them. Recently I was asked by two different oil pastel companies (Arrtx and Paul Rubens) to try their pastels and write reviews for each. In my studio...
Review of Arrtx Oil Pastels

Review of Arrtx Oil Pastels

There are different brands of oil pastels, and each one has a different quality of creaminess or tackiness. Since I like to build up layers, I avoid using Neopastels, which are as gooey as lipsticks, and don’t tack up quick enough to allow multiple layers. My favorite...
Oil Pastels – An Amazing Medium for Painters

Oil Pastels – An Amazing Medium for Painters

Oil Pastels are Versatile Oil pastels are still my number one favorite medium, even though I also paint with acrylic and oil. When working with oil pastels I feel as if I am able to combine both painting and drawing qualities using just this one medium. Below...
Inspiring Conversations About Contemporary Painting

Inspiring Conversations About Contemporary Painting

One of my favorite interviews took place recently with Kelly Anne Powers. Kelly’s site LearnToPaintPodcast.com hosts a wonderful array of artist interviews, and I’m glad to be one of those artists. The interview is posted below for free listening....
Is Your Painting Realistic or Abstract?

Is Your Painting Realistic or Abstract?

Realism and abstraction are familiar terms used to describe a painting’s style. But what do these terms really mean? In the video below, artist and contemporary painter Nancy Reyner, offers a non-traditional interpretation, including new ways to view paintings....
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