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Pastel: The Self in Contemporary Self-Portraits

Several established contemporary artists have approached the subject of self-portraiture in different ways, depicting who they are or who they wish to be at various times in their lives. by Ephraim Rubenstein Self-Portrait, Matisse Print by Mary Beth...

Published 11 Sep 2008 6:20 AM by American Artist

Filed under: Pastel, portrait painting, Drawing Basics, Art
Pastel: Masters

Artists looking to work with pastel can learn valuable techniques and tips by studying artists who first explored the medium and discovered the possibilities the medium offers. by Naomi Ekperigin Although the work of oil painters and draftsmen is well...

Published 11 Sep 2008 6:10 AM by American Artist

Filed under: how to paint, Pastel, plein air, portrait painting, Painting, Still Life, Drawing Basics, Art, Artist Daily
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: Sam Goodsell: Sticking With the Figure

In 1994 New York City pastelist Sam Goodsell returned to the art world after nine years away, determined to fully explore the challenging and rewarding genre of figure painting. His dedication is paying off. To read more features like this, subscribe...

Published 11 Aug 2008 2:55 AM by American Artist

Filed under: how to paint, Pastel, figure painting, 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: Wende Caporale: The Similarities in Painting Portraits in Oil or Pastel

One of the top artists specializing in children’s portraits recently offered workshops for both oil and pastel painters. Although some of Wende Caporale’s specific instructions related to one medium or the other, her general discussions about...

Published 16 Jul 2007 4:44 AM by American Artist

Filed under: Pastel, oil painting, portrait painting, Drawing Basics, Art, Artist Daily
Pastel: Kim Lordier: When to Be Critical, When to Let Go

Californian Kim Lordier has succeeded by pushing herself to create better and more original paintings with pastel and by stopping herself from rendering photographic details. “I had to gain enough confidence to make marks that expressed what I wanted...

Published 16 Apr 2007 3:53 AM by American Artist

Filed under: how to paint, Pastel, plein air, portrait painting, Drawing Basics, Art, Landscape Drawing, Artist Daily

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Pastel: The Self in Contemporary Self-Portraits

Pastel: Masters

Pastel: Critique: "The Old Man"

Pastel: Sam Goodsell: Sticking With the Figure

Pastel: William Schneider: Painting the Mouth

Pastel: Wende Caporale: The Similarities in Painting Portraits in Oil or Pastel

Pastel: Kim Lordier: When to Be Critical, When to Let Go