by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Mar 1, 2024 | In the Studio
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...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Jan 26, 2024 | In the Studio
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...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Jun 22, 2023 | In the Studio
Not ALL photos are good for pastel portraits and believe me I get sent some corkers, including backs of heads! But sometimes even a great photo isn’t always going to make a great painting.Click here to get a free checklist for choosing great photos for portrait...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Feb 23, 2023 | In the Studio
Time and time again my students ask me if they should fix their pastel painting? So a blog all about fixative is long called for! The absolute truth to answering this question is not straightforward because it depends on several things: What paper are...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Jan 20, 2023 | 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...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Jan 13, 2023 | In the Studio
What are you struggling with most in your art? This is a question I asked in my Soft Pastel Facebook Group. The response was huge!! There were some repeating responses. But you know what? I’ve struggled with all the same things in the past and present and...