Meg Bandarra

In my last post I discussed the benefits working en plein air can have on your artistic practice, so in this post I'd like to follow that...

There are two things I see over and over again when someone is new to the pastel medium. These two traps (as I like to call them) are...

"I don't have the right color" every pastel painter has said this, but when you're newer to the medium and still building your...

I like breaking my pastels into two pieces (or even three depending on the brand). For me there are a few advantages to breaking them....

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...

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...

Good pastels aren't exactly inexpensive, but buying low-quality pastels isn't a good money saving strategy, so are some ways to help your...

Everyone's plein air setup is unique. The items I bring outside with me are slightly different from what another artist brings outside...

What to consider before buying or using a second-hand set. Finding a set of pastels at a second-hand sale, or inheriting an old set is...

UV exposure is damaging to all works of art. The same pigments make up the base for all artist's mediums (oil, acrylic, watercolor,...

Since you can't mix different colored pastels together to make a new color, having a well-rounded palette is super important. Here are my...

This handy little tool is one of my favorite things. It's a brush called a Colour Shaper, that has a solid rubber-like material instead...