Miami Beach Sketching
Miami Beach We usually travel to Florida to escape the dreariest part of the Northeast winter in late February/early March. The excitement of the weather changing and holidays has worn […]
Art Supplies & Tips
Plein Air Painting and Hiking
Combining plein air painting with hiking can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. On this day we headed to Hacklebarney State Park. This is a fantastic spot to get some […]
TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen
Why a Fountain Pen? I enjoy an illustrative look when working in sketchbooks; particularly my watercolor sketchbook. With pastels, I tend to go for more of an impressionistic vibe but […]
Pastels – Don’t Be Afraid to Course Correct
In my opinion, the vibrancy and depth of pastel colors are unrivaled. My Favorite thing, however, is the bold freedom of expression that they allow the artist.
Best Pastel Paper
Pictured above is a UART roll that has been cut into an 18 inch length and a 27×39 inch sheet of Pastelmat.