“Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating.
It is either good or bad. “--Salvador Dali. Strange words, coming from
the art world’s most eccentric artist Salvador Dali.
“Don’t be an art critic, but paint, there lies salvation.”--- French
Post Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. Referred today as the father of
modern painting, Cezanne whose art was misunderstood and discredited by
the critics, exhibited little in his lifetime. Indeed it not until his
later years, that his genius was acclaimed.
Pastels combine powdered pigment with binder... packaged in easy to use stick form. Despite the soft powdery appearance of pastels, the medium is actually opaque, capable of coverage over the darkest grounds. Look for the largest set of pastels your budget will allow because of the non-transparent property, combining and layering pastels primary colors will not result in secondary and
tertiary
colors.
The austere high desert landscape of Abiquiu, New Mexico enchants. Wisconsin
born painter Georgia O'Keeffe’s visit to the area would forever alter the course
of her life and career.
Compact and ready for an impromptu weekend painting get-away or a
leisurely ocean voyage, the watercolor pocket box is an indispensable
tool for watercolorists. So wave bon voyage to your bulky tubes until
your return home. Slip a compact watercolor pocket box into your pocket
or carryall. The great big outdoors beckons.