Meg Bandarra

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...

"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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...