Meg Bandarra

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...

Sweep 6x8", Pastel Learning a new skill can sometimes feel like you're riding a wave of information, other times it can feel like that...

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,...

Oh to to be an artist in springtime! With the world newly green again, it can be both a thrilling and challenging time for landscape...

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...

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...

Color temperature is a way of classifying colors. If we look at a color wheel in it's most basic form with six colors, half the color...

When speaking about color terms, value refers to how dark or light a color is. This is easiest to see in grayscale or when you have just...

One of the things I enjoy most during an exhibit reception is answering questions about a painting's backstory. Since it's a line of...

Here's how to make a dust catcher for your easel using aluminium foil: Use a piece of foil that's slightly longer than the bottom edge of...

When it comes to using pastels, I'm a big believer in two things: Removing the labels from pastels that come with them, and breaking up...

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...