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megbandarra
Aug 1, 20223 min read
A Peek At My Plein Air Gear
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...
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megbandarra
Apr 25, 20223 min read
The Two Traps New Pastel Painters Fall Into- And How To Avoid Them.
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...
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megbandarra
Mar 17, 20224 min read
Deciding Which Pastels To Buy
"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...
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megbandarra
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Why And How To Split Pastels In Half
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....
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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 20, 20212 min read
Ways To Stretch Your Pastel Buying Budget
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...
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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
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Used and Vintage Pastels
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...
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megbandarra
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Will Your Pastels Fade In The Sunlight? Do A Test And Find Out.
UV exposure is damaging to all works of art. The same pigments make up the base for all artist's mediums (oil, acrylic, watercolor,...
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megbandarra
Jan 11, 20212 min read
How To Start Painting With Pastel-Tips For Building A Palette
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...
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megbandarra
Dec 19, 20201 min read
My Secret Weapon
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...
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