by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Jul 31, 2024 | In the Studio
Mastering the Art of Pastel: Water Droplets on a Swan How To Pastel Water Droplets On A Swan Pastelling water droplets is more about the preparation than the droplet itself. The trick to pastelling water droplets is in the preparation – it’s about what comes...
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...
