Pan Pastel Colorless Blender

Robert Dutton "The Artist" Magazine Article The December 2015 issue of UK magazine "The Artist"  features an excellent article by UK artist Robert Dutton.  In the article Robert explores using PanPastel Colors  in several directions for his work. As Robert experimented  with PanPastel he also compiled a list of handy tips for  using the colors, which are included in the article. Robert says "You really do feel like you are "painting"  with pastels when using the (Sofft) sponges."  NYC PanPastel Workshop with Johannes Vloothuis Johannes Vloothuis will be teaching a two day "Discover  PanPastel" workshop at the Pastel Society of America  (National Arts Club) in New York City. May 28-29, 2016.  This is a unique opportunity to learn with Johannes in person,  in a great venue. Johannes is a master painter and a  popular instructor for Northlight Books. He is also endorsed by The Pastel Journal.  To register and for more information visit: pastelsocietyofamerica.org  - places are limited, so book early! Using The Colorless Blender One of the most important and unique characteristics of  PanPastel Colors is that they are dry (pastel) colors that  can be mixed like fluid paints. In other words they "flow"  even though they are dry.  The Colorless Blender enhances the "flow" and extends the  blending possibilities of PanPastel. You can create more  transparency, while the color itself remains the same. To  see the effects you can achieve visit:   http://paintdrawblend.com/2014/08/new-colorless-blender/

Art Graf Watersoluble Drawing Putty

 Drawing will never be the same...

This amazing, water-soluble, kneadable graphite is 

totally malleable!  You may use it all at one time or pull 

it into pieces, to make unique strokes. Not only is this art 

material erasable - you can rework it when dry and you 

can wet/rewet your art to make changes.