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The Artist Magazine Article
In January this year one of my paintings, Bright and Early, was accepted for the Pastel Society 125th Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries.
I was delighted to to be given the 2025 Artist Magazine Award and then for my painting to be sold!
My prize was an In Conversation feature in the Artist Magazine, which was published in August and I was absolutely delighted with the opportunity and the result.
I talked to Caroline Saunders about my fascination for saturated and vibrating colour. I also discussed my most loved Unison Colour pastels so an interesting section about which colours I use and why, my techniques, how I work and a little history of my art background.
The article is still available to purchase online on the Painters Online website.
New Workshops
Starting Soon and in the New Year
Having learnt about pastel techniques I am often asked by students, "So What Next, How Do I Progress?" This series of standalone workshops will give you the chance to find out and build your confidence. Each workshop has its own theme so you can choose which areas you want to progress, or if you are able to, please come along to them all!
If you are an intermediate or advanced student, then you are welcome to join the Landscape Project workshops at any time. This is a great opportunity to move your pastel painting onto the next stage, encouraging you to develop your own project and introduce more originality into your work.
In the New Year, there will be a Pastel Techniques course just as suitable for an experienced artist needing a refresher as it is for an absolute beginner. Plus my Colour Theory course for absolute beginners to experienced artists, a great opportunity to gain, or renew your knowledge, experience and confidence in using colour and knowing its construction.
You will find details of the topics, dates and costs, on my Workshops page. If you want to know more, or to book please call me on 07731 476760.
Elm Studio Exhibition
17th to 22nd November
9.30am - 6.00pm
A chance to view and purchase my paintings and Nick's pottery.
Come and enjoy a pre-Christmas browse, maybe choose a Christmas gift or something for yourself.
Elm Studio Mind Tree Café Furlong Close Rowde SN10 2TQ near Devizes Wiltshire.
Please see my Events page for details.
Open Studio
Elm Studio Mind Tree Café SN10 2TQ
Every Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm
My pastel studio is now open every week, so you can easily view all my current work, sign up for workshops, discuss a commission, or even top up your pastel supplies.
I will also have a selection of my husband Nick Pearce's ceramics on display.
So please pop in to say hello and while you are here, why not visit the café and enjoy a cup of coffee, a slice of delicious cake or a tasty lunch?
Elm Studio at Mind Tree Café Furlong Close Rowde SN10 2TQ near Devizes Wiltshire.
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