I don’t know who needs to hear this today but if there are some things that you’re afraid of doing, remember that fear never fully goes away. But like anything else, the more you do it, the more comfortable you are wit… 2/12/2024 “How do I make an interesting painting from a boring photo?”⁣⁣One of the members of my IGNITE! Art-Making Membership asked me this question. To be honest, this isn’t an uncommon question. ⁣… 2/9/2024 How to paint a night scene convincingly? It really comes down to paying attention to value and colour and what happens to both at this time of day. Most of the values in a night scene are very dark or very lig… 2/7/2024 Gail Sibley, "Callie," Unison Colour pastels on Canson Mi-Teintes, 8 x … 2/6/2024 This quote is a powerful reminder that it’s not enough to simply have dreams and desires, we must also take action to turn them into reality. I encourage you to stop dreaming and start doing! Take that first step towa… 2/3/2024 Have you ever taken a closer look at a painting and noticed how your eye is guided around the canvas? As an artist, I love to play with leading the viewer's eye and creating a journey through my artwork. And it start… 2/2/2024 Today is a special day dedicated to inspiring our hearts and souls through the beauty of art. Whether it's a masterpiece at a museum, a street art mural, or a doodle in a notebook, art has the power to bring us joy, c… 1/31/2024 Paint like no one's watching! ⁣⁣I was in Croatia to teach a works… 1/30/2024 Let me introduce you to our first guest of 2024!Fiona Carvell Art really came to my attention when I saw her gorgeous money plant paintings. I kinda lusted after them if the truth be known! And then, more … 1/27/2024 Happy National Spouses Day to the love of my life! Shoutout to all the amazing partners out there who make life worth living. Leave a in the comments to show some love for your spouse too! On the easel: Gail Sible… 1/26/2024 High-key paintings are ones that feel airy and light. Often the light source washes out the scene and there are very few deep shadows. The subjects can be white or light-coloured themselves – eggs, a snow-covere… 1/25/2024 Painting the unfamiliar is both scary and comforting.Here's why:I… 1/25/2024 Sometimes we think that restrictions will box us in when in fact it’s quite the opposite! Limitations open up our creative juices. On the other hand, unlimited choice and options can actually stop us in our tracks. For instance, set… 1/24/2024 I was recently asked if I use my life drawing sketches to create paintings. And my general answer is, “No”.Life drawing, for me, is more about honing and maintaining my drawing and observational skills … 1/20/2024 Just wrapped up an amazing 3-day planning retreat at Lake Cowichan - a tranquil setting that provided the perfect backdrop for deep work and time to think and talk. I spent the days getting down ideas and honing … 1/20/2024 How can VALUE DOMINANCE make or break your painting?Value dominance… it’s the idea that one value prevails over all others. The best time to put this idea to work is when you’re doing your thumbnails (and yo… 1/17/2024 Kickstarting my annual planning retreat at the beautiful Lake Cowicha… 1/17/2024 “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” - PlatoThese wise words from Plato ring true in so many aspects of life. Whether we're starting a new project, embarking on a new journey, or simply setting goals for ourselv… 1/17/2024 I used to think that there were only two ways to go about making abstract a… 1/13/2024 Thanks to HowToPastel for the member spotlight today! For any of my artist friends out there who love pastels, this is a great and very active private group put… 1/12/2024 WebRoad trip to Seattle and the Bellevue Art Museum (BAM) 29 June 2014 4 Comments As you know, it’s been a crazy couple of months with two shows – ‘Emergence’ and ‘Caught Red Handed’ – coming back to back. As a break, my friend Andrea suggested a trip to the Bellevue Art Museum to see Kathy Venter’s show ‘Life’ before it ended ...

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WebOct 21, 2024 · Karen Margulis Bio Karen Margulis is a contemporary landscape painter. She works in most painting media but has achieved recognition for her pastel paintings. She has exhibited her award-winning work around the world and has been reviewed by Pastel Journal for her wildflower paintings. WebSep 8, 2012 · Interested in pastels? Then head on over to http://www.howtopastel.comWorking from life, Gail Sibley demonstrates a pastel painting of a daisy in a glass of ... passivation of dirty stainless steel

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WebEncouraged by her parents, Gail Sibley studied art, then started to build a following for her hand painted tiles and pastels in the markets of Salt Spring Island. People began to ask her to teach, but she found herself limited … WebAug 18, 2024 · From Gail Sibley’s still life painting demonstration William Schneider, who is known for his expressive portraits and figurative art, led us through one specific way to begin a portrait. When doing so, the first question he always asks himself is, “What is the temperature of the light?” WebDec 6, 2012 · Gail goes through the progression of a piece done on recycled UART. Taking Small Steps: The Key to Achieving Your Art Goals Bill Cone – On Returning To The Same Location Learn from a … passivation finish