August 2023 – Miami Niche

Drawing – beyond the mark.

by Laura Vailati 29 August 2023

From Miami Niche's collaboration with Realism Today, Streamline Publishing Inc.'s web magazine, this month's interview with Patricia Watwood: Drawing - beyond the mark. Click on the image below to read the interview:

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.

by Laura Vailati 20 August 2023

"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 ...

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

by Laura Vailati 19 August 2023

"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 ...

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

by Laura Vailati 18 August 2023

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 ...

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.

by Laura Vailati 17 August 2023

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 ...

The Little Melodic Echoes You Don’t Expect

by Laura Vailati 5 August 2023

From Miami Niche's collaboration with Plein Air today, Streamline Publishing Inc.'s web magazine dedicated to plein air painting, this month's interview with Tom Bailey: The Little Melodic Echoes You Don’t Expect. Click on the image below to read the interview:

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.

by Laura Vailati 3 August 2023

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 ...