3 Tips For Starting A Pastel Painting

3 tips for starting a pastel painting.   Really simple quick tips that can save you from feeling annoyed and frustrated once you’ve finished your painting.  And believe me, I know the frustration haha! Tip 1 Buy the frame first Tip 2: Add an extra 3-5mm to your...
Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits

I’ve  been reading a book called Atomic Habits (currently No. 1 in the Amazon charts) and I have to say it’s one of the best self help books I’ve ever read!  I’m only a third of the way through and already there are two BIG take-aways that are...
Warm Fingers in the Studio

Warm Fingers in the Studio

.Aside from my absolutely beautiful Aurora sky fleece lined gloves that my friend made me for Christmas, there is something else that is keeping me warm whilst I pastel the hours away! As some of you know, I use a magnetic board to work on.  It’s so useful to...