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Pastel: Critique: "The Old Man"

Modulate contrast to keep the attention on the focal point. by Dawn Whitelaw The Old Man Pastel, 23 x 17. The artist has done an excellent job with this pastel portrait—the drawing and the use of color are quite effective. My only suggestion would...

Published 11 Aug 2008 6:02 AM by American Artist

Filed under: how to paint, Pastel, art competitions, portrait painting, Drawing Basics, Art, Artist Daily
Pastel: William Schneider: Painting the Mouth

Painting the expressiveness of a person’s mouth helps establish his or her likeness, personality, and vitality in a portrait, yet many artists have difficulty representing that facial feature. Here’s how I teach students to paint a mouth in...

Published 6 Jun 2008 5:47 AM by American Artist

Filed under: how to paint, Pastel, plein air, art competitions, portrait painting, Painting, Drawing Basics, Art, Artist Daily
Pastel: 70th Anniversary Competition Winners

We present the semifinalists in the pastel category. by Karen Stanger Johnston Changing Channels by Mike Barret Kolasinski, 2007, pastel on archival foam board, 12 x 24. First Place: Mike Barret Kolasinski Chicago artist Mike Barret Kolasinski is passionate...

Published 7 Mar 2008 4:20 AM by American Artist

Filed under: how to paint, Pastel, oil painting, plein air, landscape painting, art competitions, Painting, Still Life, Watercolor Painting, Drawing Basics, Art, colored pencil, Landscape Drawing, Artist Daily
Pastel: CRITIQUE: "Kate Menendez"

It is important to consider the background color in a portrait. by Dawn Whitelaw Kate Menendez 2006, pastel, 21 x 19. The critic created an adjusted version of the painting in Photoshop to supplement her critique. This artist asked for help with the background...

Published 15 Oct 2007 4:52 AM by American Artist

Filed under: how to paint, Pastel, art competitions, Drawing Basics, Art, Artist Daily

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Pastel: Critique: "The Old Man"

Pastel: William Schneider: Painting the Mouth

Pastel: 70th Anniversary Competition Winners

Pastel: CRITIQUE: "Kate Menendez"