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.
Episode 2: William A Schneider – A Journey Through Art, Music, and the Passion for Pastels
In this exciting episode of The Pastel Podcast, hosts Lisa Skelly and Kari Stober sit down with master pastel and oil painter William A. Schneider to explore his incredible journey through art, music, and creative mastery! Discover how Bill transitioned from not one, but two successful careers to become a celebrated pastel and oil painter, and a sought-after instructor. We dive deep into his artistic philosophy, the importance of master copies, insights from legendary mentors like Bill Parks and Harley Brown, and the challenges of painting portraits, figures, and atmospheric scenes. Bill shares practical tips on composition, design methods, and blending techniques that cross between pastel and oil mediums. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned professional, this conversation offers invaluable lessons on staying a perpetual student, mastering values, and pushing creative boundaries. Don’t miss this inspiring episode!
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