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megbandarra
Apr 28, 20233 min read
You Win Some, You Loose Some.
Last week, I went out for my first plein air session of the warm season. It was a glorious spring day- the birds were signing, the sun...
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megbandarra
Feb 7, 20236 min read
Intellectual Property Rights and the Artist- Part 2.
Disclaimer: Intellectual property (a.k.a- I.P.) is a complex and evolving area (that even some lawyers don't understand very well). This...
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megbandarra
Nov 17, 20224 min read
Photographing Art With A Phone
Not that many years ago, taking photographs of my paintings involved a DSLR camera, tripod, and photographer's lighting setup. All this...
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megbandarra
Jul 12, 20222 min read
The Joys and Benefits of Plein Air
There are some great skills to be gained from painting outside, which is why I think every artist should practice plein air painting...
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megbandarra
Mar 24, 20226 min read
Painting Stories- Autumn Complements
As a plein air painter who creates both day and night scenes, the one question I'm asked more than any other is whether or not it's safe...
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megbandarra
Feb 23, 20221 min read
One Photo: Lots Of Paintings
Last month I wrote a post about creative exercises to get you inspired. Exercise 5 on that list was using one reference photo to make...
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megbandarra
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Gift Items For The Pastel Artist
Here's a list of some of my favorite pastel items that would make great additions to a holiday gift list. This list is in no way...
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megbandarra
Sep 7, 20214 min read
Recycling Pastel Dust Into New Sticks
The dust that falls into your easel tray can be used to make new pastels! Homemade pastels are a pretty easy project, and best of all...
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megbandarra
May 5, 20212 min read
My Plein Air Painting Supplies
Everyone's plein air setup is unique. The items I bring outside with me are slightly different from what another artist brings outside...
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megbandarra
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Painting Stories- As Luck Would Have It
As Luck Would Have It, Pastel, Private Collection Driving along back roads is one of my favorite things to do for inspiration. I take my...
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megbandarra
Mar 2, 20212 min read
The Origins Of My Art Career
I recently received this book as a gift. This is actually the second time in my life I've owned a copy of Panda Bears's Paintbox, the...
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