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The Private Review
Our brand new blog to showcase our artists, upcoming exhibitions, helpful guides and more!
The Portrait Pastel with Shirley Chi
We caught up with artist Shirley Chi to learn more about her creative practice and her approach to working with pastel.
A former competitor on Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year and a regular exhibitor at the Green & Stone Summer Exhibition, Shirley is known for her thoughtful and expressive approach to realist portraiture. Through her work, she explores the relationship between colour, light, texture and the unique character of each sitter.
Feeling inspired? We stock a wide range of pastels, paper and pastel accessories, perfect whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your collection.
Oil Pastel Spotlight: Luana Asiata
We recently caught up with artist Luana Asiata to discuss her love of oil pastel, her creative process, and the materials she uses to create her vibrant, abstract inspired pieces.
Read the full feature to discover her favourite pastel brands, sources of inspiration, and advice for artists looking to explore this versatile medium.
Feeling inspired? We stock a wide range of oil pastels and oil pastel accessories, perfect whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your collection.
Pastel Spotlight: Anastasia Sokolov
We recently caught up with artist Anastasia Sokolov to discuss her love of soft pastels, her creative process, and the materials she uses to create her beautifully atmospheric still lives and portraits.
Read the full feature to discover her favourite pastel techniques, sources of inspiration, and advice for artists looking to explore this versatile medium.
Feeling inspired? We stock a wide range of soft pastels and pastel accessories, perfect whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your collection.
Botanical Painting with Mariella Baldwin
We sat down with Botanical painter, Mariella Baldwin to discuss all things flowers, painting and materials.