by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Dec 15, 2022 | In the Studio
I was delighted to meet Licey a couple of weeks ago in my Soft Pastel Facebook group. We were discussing blending tools and she told me she is blind. This is something close to my heart as I nearly lost the sight in one of my eyes in 2010. I was really interested...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Nov 7, 2022 | In the Studio
Tips for choosing the best pastel paper The truth about paper for soft pastel…? It’s the most important part of the whole process, even as a beginner, actually, especially as a beginner. Because the paper can be the difference between loving and hating...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | May 11, 2020 | In the Studio
Can a critique help you improve your pet portraits? Obviously I’m going to say YES - a critique of your pet portrait can help you improve because I am an art tutor, both private tuition and weekly classes and more...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Mar 19, 2019 | In the Studio
I can remember well what it was like to be a beginner to soft pastel and how confused I was by all the different materials on the market, which paper to use, which pastels and why I should use them and how to protect my work once complete. That is why I decided to...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Mar 1, 2019 | In the Studio
First Soft Pastel Class 2018 What an exciting day! My new Pastel And Drawing Skills weekly class in Marchwood started. I love teaching, I used to be a teacher in a special needs school and a private tutor. For me, there is little that is more satisfying than...
by Sue Kerrigan-Harris | Jul 30, 2018 | In the Studio
Hampshire Open Studios 2018 Hampshire Open Studios 2018 is nearly upon us and I’m not ready! But I have a plan so all is good! This year I will be joined by two other artists Donna Mcghie and Jasmin Crockett. So the line up is: Susan Kerrigan-Harris (me) with...
