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The Pastel Podcast

The Pastel Podcast

著者： Kari Stober
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The Pastel Podcast is your monthly destination for everything in the vibrant world of pastel painting! Hosted by pastel artists Lisa Skelly and Kari Stober, we bring pastel fans around the globe inspiring stories, and engaging discussions with some of today's top pastel artists. Whether you're a seasoned pastel painter or just starting your artistic journey, you'll find inspiration, practical tips, and pure passion for the pastel medium here. The Pastel Podcast is dedicated to celebrating the beauty, vibrancy, and joy of painting with pure pigment.2025 アート
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  • Pastel Podcast Episode 13: Greg Barnes

    Pastel Podcast Episode 13: Greg Barnes
    2026/05/01
    Episode 13: Greg Barnes on Plein Air Painting, Pastel Mastery & Building a Full-Time Art Career What does it take to walk away from a stable career and build a full-time life as a painter? Greg Barnes did exactly that after 9/11—and hasn't looked back since. The Charlotte-based pastel and oil painter joins Kari and Lisa to share the journey, techniques, and philosophy behind his expressive, light-filled work. About Greg Barnes Greg Barnes has been a full-time painter since 2002, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Known for his impressionistic pastels and oils that capture the light, atmosphere, and feeling of being in a place, Greg has earned prestigious awards including Best in Show at Plein Air New Bern and the Irvine Museum Award at Maui Plein Air. In 2021, he was selected for the ArtPop Street Gallery, with his work displayed on billboards and airport screens across Charlotte—and somehow, on a restaurant wall in Miami too. In This Episode From a Wake Forest fine arts degree to 15 years in commercial work—until 9/11 prompted a life-changing pivotHow portrait commissions led to pastel landscapes, art festivals across the country, and eventually plein air invitationalsWhy Greg chose to master pastel first before adding oil (and the gallery realities that drove that decision)His "order from chaos" teaching philosophy—and how he puts his intuitive process into words for studentsThe key lessons he absorbed from mentors Albert Handel and Scott Christiansen: emotional mark-making, design, and letting the leaves "dance"How the plein air invitational world works: the difference between open events and invitation-only shows, and how word of mouth is everythingWhat a Quick Draw is and why it's one of the best ways to get noticed as an emerging plein air painterDeciding between pastel and oil in the field—and why it's almost always an intuitive call Upcoming Workshops & Events Tallapoosa School of Fine Arts, Alabama — back-to-back pastel workshops (late April)Gloucester Plein Air, Gloucester, Virginia — JuneCashiers Plein Air, Cashiers, North Carolina — JulyWild Acres Pastel Workshop, Blue Ridge Mountains, NC — one week, all-inclusive, under $1,000 (spots still available)Monhegan Island, Maine — August (informal paint-alongs; reach out if you'll be there)Plein Air Down Under, Perth, Australia — later this year Find Greg Website & workshop info: barnstudios.com Also Mentioned Lisa's pastel workshop with Rosemary & Co., Yorkshire, England — JuneIAPS (International Association of Pastel Societies) Convention — JunePastel Today newsletter — the go-to resource for all things pastel The Pastel Podcast is hosted by Kari Stober and Lisa Skelly. New episodes monthly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, watch on YouTube, or visit thepastelpodcast.com.
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    54 分
  • Pastel Podcast Episode 12: Liz Haywood-Sullivan

    Pastel Podcast Episode 12: Liz Haywood-Sullivan
    2026/04/09

    Welcome to our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY episode of The Pastel Podcast! 🎉 Today we sit down with the incredible Liz Haywood-Sullivan — New England landscape pastel artist, former president of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America, and author of Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel.

    In this episode, Liz shares her journey from the design world to full-time fine art, why pastel painting became her lifelong medium, and how she narrowed her focus to pastel landscape painting to truly master her craft. We dive into her go-to pastel materials including Lux archival paper, Terry Ludwig pastels, Diane Townsend pastels, Unison pastels, and more. We also discuss plein air painting, color mixing, value studies, and what it takes to earn the highest honors in the pastel world.

    Whether you're a beginner learning how to paint with pastels, an experienced pastel artist looking for inspiration, or simply curious about pastel painting techniques, this episode is packed with insight you won't want to miss.
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    1 時間 7 分
  • Pastel Podcast Episode 10: Brenda Boylan

    Pastel Podcast Episode 10: Brenda Boylan
    2026/02/04

    In this episode of The Pastel Podcast, hosts Kari Stober and Lisa Skelly sit down with acclaimed pastel artist Brenda Boylan, known for her expressive figurative work, rich color palettes, and emotionally resonant paintings. 🎨✨

    Brenda shares her artistic journey, from discovering pastel painting to developing a confident, intuitive studio practice rooted in observation, memory, and human connection. She talks about working from life versus reference photos, embracing imperfection, and allowing emotion to guide composition and mark-making.

    This conversation explores essential pastel painting techniques, including layering, color temperature, value control, and simplifying complex scenes. Brenda also discusses the role of drawing in pastel, the importance of daily practice, and how curiosity fuels long-term creative growth. Her insights into teaching, workshops, and staying creatively energized offer valuable guidance for artists at every stage.

    Whether you're a pastel artist, painter, or art lover researching pastel painting stories and inspiration, this episode delivers thoughtful advice, encouragement, and a deeper look into the creative process behind meaningful pastel artwork.

    🎧 Subscribe at ThePastelPodcast.com for more artist interviews, pastel techniques, and inspiring conversations from today's leading pastel painters.
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    1 時間 5 分
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