The Pastel Podcast
The Pastel Podcast
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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.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics within the pastel painting realm, focusing on practical techniques, personal journeys, and artistic expression. Episodes include discussions on plein air painting, the significance of color theory, and interviews with prominent pastel artists like Kim Lordier, exploring their unique processes and the deeper connections fostered through art.
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.
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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