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This space is to share my thoughts, resources, ideas, strategies, challenges, and successes in creating art.

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Aug 5, 2018

Comparison of PanPastel Colors and M. Graham Oil Paint Colors

Aug 5, 2018

Get the habit of analysis - analysis will in time enable synthesis to become your habit of mind. Frank Lloyd Wright

Aug 5, 2018

Jul 30, 2018

Making Accurate Color Charts with PanPastel

Jul 30, 2018

“The meticulous attempt to make my color mixtures and transitions perfect gave me not only a grasp of the astonishing potential of my palette, but the ability to unerringly mix any color I needed- without guesswork.” Richard Schmid

Jul 30, 2018

Mar 30, 2018

Simple, Effective Color Palettes Using PanPastel

Mar 30, 2018

"The colors we work with have very specific identities, or 'flavors'....Learning to understand the nature and mixing properties of colors is within our grasp." Al Gury, Alla Prima.

Mar 30, 2018

Dec 26, 2017

Update on Pastel Pencils: New Favorites

Dec 26, 2017

Since my posts about pastel pencils are the most popular, I thought I'd give you an update after my order of several pencils from Dakota Art Pastels.

Dec 26, 2017

Oct 10, 2017

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Oct 10, 2017

"Comparison is the thief of joy." -Theodore Roosevelt

Oct 10, 2017

Oct 7, 2017

Pastel Pencils: Point By Point

Oct 7, 2017

I’ve been using pastel pencils for decades. They are wonderful for adding detail. But, only if they have a good point. And that’s the issue. Keeping a good point on a pastel pencil is like trying to keep a good point on soft-serve ice cream. Impossible!

Oct 7, 2017