by Jane Rhodes | May 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Since 1994 when I first discovered this medium, I have been adding to my collection of pastels. From a basic starter set, I have constantly been searching for those elusive ‘English’ landscape colours. Every time I visit an art shop I head straight to...
by Jane Rhodes | Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
There were 13 participants at the pastel workshop for WDAS yesterday, some of them very new to the medium. The chosen subject was “Winter Scenes” and after my demonstration using an underpainting before applying the pastel, most members chose to try this...
by Jane Rhodes | Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
2016 Click on the link above for my 2016 workshop listing and booking form. I hope you will find something of interest to encourage and develop your particular artistic skills.
by Jane Rhodes | Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
I have recently moved into a new studio at the City Discovery Centre at Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes. This is a lovely environment to work and hopefully I will be able to take advantage of the inspiring environment of this old medieval site. With no major...
by Jane Rhodes | Apr 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Underpainting process using watercolour paint on Colourful pastel paper Working up with a selection of soft and hard pastels The painting completed After an initial...