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Welcome to my blog
This is where I share updates about new artwork, online workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and life as a pastel artist. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or simply want to follow what I’ve been working on, I hope you enjoy reading along.
A review of my online Art Workshops from Unison Helen
I’ve been working with Unison Colour for since Lockdown 2020. Becoming a Unison Colour Associate Artist was a huge honour and I’ve been lucky enough to work with Unison on…
The Sandbanks Pastel Workshop
The Sandbanks Pastel Workshop was the cumulation of months of planning for me. I had no idea that it would be as popular as it was. I was humbled by…
Old Harry cHallenge with Unison Colour
This month I ran a 5 Day Challenge with Unison Colour Soft Pastel. We hosted over 900 attendees from all over the world. I developed videos and PDF’s to support…
My beautiful Seascapes and Sparkles set
I became a Unison Colour Associate Artist in July, it has been one of my highlights of 2020. I’ve been a fan of Unison Colour and their pastels for many…
Learning soft pastel for a complete beginner
Seascapes are forgiving subjects, waves and clouds take many forms, unlike buildings and with unforgiving straight lines and perspective What are the best soft pastels for a beginner? Art is…
Taking an Online Art Workshop
Taking an Online Art Workshop Like most of us, this last few months has meant lots of changes to the way I work. One of my unexpected confessions is that…
My Pastel Classes are Online for Autumn 2020
My Pastel Classes are Online for Autumn 2020 This summer has been exciting, I’ve had the opportunity and time to rediscover my love of pastels. Early this year, Lockdown gave me…
Painting with soft pastels
My top favourite Pastel Techniques and Tips I’ve been working through my favourite techniques for my online Art Classes. One of my most popular techniques has been using soft pastel…
Painting ECHINACEA in Soft Pastels
Beautiful Echinacea Flowers in Unison Colour Soft Pastel Ive been creating Online Draw Along Art Classes, here’s a time-lapse of painting a echinacea to show what we covered in an…
Sometimes your art day doesn’t go right… thats ok.
Sometimes your art day doesn’t go right… thats ok. “Outtakes 10” I’ve gradually been trying to improve the quality of my videos by trying new camera angles so that you…
Unison Associate Artist
Unison Associate Artist My favourite Unison Colour pastels are my art indulgence. I’ve been a big fan since discovering them many years ago. They are handmade and the high quality…
Time Lapse of Pastel Painting of Sandbanks, Poole.
Time Lapse of Pastel Painting of Sandbanks, Poole. I’ve been enjoying experimenting with pastels and seascapes, those that know me well will tell you that I’m happiest by the…