Pastel Live 2023, pastel as seen through the eyes of: Andrew Cook, Andrew McDermott, Emma Colbert, Isabelle Lim, Corey Pitkin, Stephanie Clark and Aaron Schuerr.

"If you didn't yet please, exit from your comfort zone and sign up for Realism Live, you will see your level grow up faster and dramatically," said Eric Rhoads at the opening of the third and final day of the third edition of Pastel Live, which will give way to Streamline Publishing's next big event: Realism Live. Attendees of the third edition had the opportunity today to meet other members of ...

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Pastel Live 2023, pastel seen through the eyes of: Jeri Greenberg, Peter Adams, Laura Pollack, Christine Swann, Thomas Bailey, William A. Schenider.

"You will be impressed by the tremendous personal growth that Pastel Live is able to offer you." sentenced Eric Rhoads in openings of the second day of the third edition of Pastel Live. In fact, Rhoads' goal is to significantly improve the artistic qualities of each participant by showing them new ways of approaching techniques, but more importantly, a new approach in the way they look at things. "The ability ...

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Pastel Live 2023, pastel as seen through the eyes of : Albert Handell, Margaret Dyer, Casey Klahn, Julie Freeman, Jill Stefani Wagner

It was Albert Handell, a living legend in the art of pastel, who did the honors at the opening of the first day of the third edition of Pastel Live. Albert Handell will also headline the next Famous Artists School course, where he will teach an exclusive Online 4-Day LIVE Masterclass, from February 21st-24th, 2023.  For information type in the link:  https://famousartistsschool.com/handell . Conducted as usual by the indefatigable Eric Rhoads, in this ...

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The Essential Techniques Day, pastel according to Laurie Basham, Vianna Szabo, Jessica Masters, Fiona Carvell, Teresa Saia, Gail Sibley, Greg Barnes, Wendy Schalen and Susan Kuznitsky.

Essential Techniques Day always proves to be a winning element for those who decide to attend Streamline Publishing events.  After all, the motto of Eric Rhoads, the mastermind behind all Streamline Publishing events, is unmentionable and reads," "Embrace your failure": a very strong psychological expedient that combined with the teachings given during the convention can dramatically improve your journey into the world of pastel.  As every year, there were multiple artists who ...

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August, time for Pastel Live, online Aug. 17-19, 2023 with the opportunity to sign up at the essential technique day, scheduled for Aug. 16.

Pastel Live, the virtual convention entirely dedicated to the art of pastel is upon us. Now in its third year, Pastel Live, which will be conducted as always by Eric Rhoads and Gail Sibley, boasts the participation of more than twenty-five internationally renowned artists.  This is no small opportunity as they will show you exactly their approach, technique and strategy that led them to success, saving you years and years of study ...

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Third and final day of Pastel Live, the art of pastel as seen through the eyes of: Pierre Guidetti, Suzanne Godbout, Tony Allain, Brenda Boylan, Richard Wilson, Julie Swanson Davis, Karen Margulis, : Lyn Diefenbach and Albert Handel.

Eric Rhoads and Gail Sibley are a truly exciting pair of presenters who were able to capture all the sympathy of the audience during these three days of the convention. As a seasoned entertainer with strong entrepreneurial qualities, Eric Rhoads' versatility was well matched by the sponteaneity and enthusiasm of Gail Sibley, Editor in Chief of Pastel Today, who completed her first experience as co-host of the event.  It was Pierre ...

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Day two of Pastel Live, the art of pastel as seen through the eyes of: Vera Kavura, Susan Kuznitsky, Richard Suckling, Michele Ashby, Julie Swanson Davis, Bruce Gómez, Carol Peebles and Nancy King Mertz.

The enthusiasm of the first day of Pastel Live and the beginner's day-for those who attended-have been invigorating for what has been the second day of Pastel Live.  Opening the dancing, in the literal sense but also in the physical sense-and Eric Rhoads' energizing dances are a testament to that-are the presenters of Pastel Live: the indefatigable Eric Rhoads and the enthusiastic Gail Sibley, Editor in Chief of Pastel Today, the ...

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The majestic beginning of the second edition of Pastel Live, pastel as seen through the eyes of: Doug Dawson, Susan Kuznitsky, Lynn Howarth, Jen Evenhus, Rita Kirkman, Bethany Fields and Michael Freeman.

The second edition of Pastel Live kicks off with participants from fifteen countries around the world. Pastel Live is the four-day event entirely dedicated to pastel that boasts a faculty of more than thirty of the most internationally renowned artists. The beating heart around which the Pastel Live universe revolves is, as always, that of the ecclectic Eric Rhoads, supported by the prodigious team at Streamline Publishing, always willing to help ...

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The Pastel Live pre-event day: a must for beginners and non-beginners.

The second edition of Pastel Live, the exclusive event entirely dedicated to the art of pastel, is back as usual for the pre-event training day. The goal of the day is to teach the basics of an artistic technique, in this case pastel, but the experience actually always turns out to be much more edifying than a simple introductory course. Indeed, it is inevitable to consider at the end of the ...

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The second edition of Pastel Live, online Aug. 18-20, 2022 (with pre-event course on Aug. 17).

From August 18th to 20th, the second edition of Pastel Live, the exclusive event entirely dedicated to the art of pastel, returns by popular demand. Pastel is an artistic medium born centuries ago and used by multiple artists, among them:  Leonardo da Vinci who mentioned it in the Codex Atlanticus, and the Flemish artist Jean Clouet expanded its use by making it a true art form, not aimed only at making ...

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