Miscellaneous Art, Pastel Art

Still Life of a Pump Motor

I was inspired to continue painting Still Life scenes after a workshop with Australian Artist, Grace Paleg. I didn't want to do one that was just a collection of things that meant little to me, so I "raided" Dad's shed for interesting objects that were relevant to his life. Dad is a retired plumber, gasfitter,… Continue reading Still Life of a Pump Motor

Miscellaneous Art, Pastel Art

Still Life Workshop

I was lucky enough to attend a pastel Still Life Workshop over 3 days with Grace Paleg at the South Coast. It was a new way of working with pastels for me: using mainly soft pastel sticks and applying them lightly with fingers and the side of the fist. I've also never really done a… Continue reading Still Life Workshop