Meg Bandarra

If you have a goal to make more art or you're not feeling very inspired or motivated, and need to get your creative juices flowing, these...

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...

Painting at the market was unlike anything I'd ever experienced before, it was exciting, intense, and to my surprise, the most difficult...

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...