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megbandarra
May 20, 20212 min read
Ways To Stretch Your Pastel Buying Budget
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...
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megbandarra
May 5, 20212 min read
My Plein Air Painting Supplies
Everyone's plein air setup is unique. The items I bring outside with me are slightly different from what another artist brings outside...
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megbandarra
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Used and Vintage Pastels
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...
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megbandarra
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Will Your Pastels Fade In The Sunlight? Do A Test And Find Out.
UV exposure is damaging to all works of art. The same pigments make up the base for all artist's mediums (oil, acrylic, watercolor,...
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megbandarra
Mar 17, 20212 min read
Landscape Painting In Spring: Tips For Using Green
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...
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megbandarra
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Painting Stories- As Luck Would Have It
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...
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megbandarra
Mar 2, 20212 min read
The Origins Of My Art Career
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...
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megbandarra
Feb 12, 20212 min read
Color Principles For Artists: What Is Color Temperature
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...
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megbandarra
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Color Principles For Artists: What Is Value And Why Is It Important?
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...
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megbandarra
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Painting Stories- All-Seeing Eyes
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...
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megbandarra
Jan 12, 20211 min read
How-To Make A Dust Catcher
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...
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megbandarra
Jan 12, 20212 min read
How-To Make A Color Swatch Chart
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...
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megbandarra
Jan 11, 20212 min read
How To Start Painting With Pastel-Tips For Building A Palette
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...
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megbandarra
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Painting Snow- Color Palette
Snow is like a mirror, it reflects the colors around it. Direct light on snow is very warm with a peach or golden tone, shadows are cool,...
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megbandarra
Dec 19, 20201 min read
My Secret Weapon
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...
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megbandarra
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Painting Stories- Snow Squall
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...
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