Can We Talk About It?

July 7, 2020

I'm interested in having conversations, looking at work, comparing notes, and learning with other pastel painters. So I think it's time for me to start the process of building a community!

Here's the scoop. We begin by establishing the Montana Pastel Society. Sounds pretty official doesn't it!

For the most part, it's about getting together with folks that have pastel art in common. Artists are often interesting people to talk to.

We'll see if any other folks want to join. We'll have a website, Facebook page, and Instagram account. All the usual web based info dissemination devices. And we'll figure out ways to get together. Virtually to begin with. But I think workshops and art exhibitions will be an important part of the equation. Stay tuned, more soon!

"Let's give 'em something to talk about. A little mystery to figure out."

~ Bonnie Raitt

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

Opposites Attract

June 30, 2020

I'm digging into complementary color combinations. Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. It's tried and true, very simple, but not without interest to me. I always discover something when I move forward with an idea, even a simple idea. Here's an example of red, red orange, and red violet paired with green, blue green, and yellow green. I like it!  

I'll post more combinations on Instagram as the experimentation continues. Stay tuned!

Let's keep in touch,

Marshall

In the Good Old Summertime

June 23, 2020

The days are longer, the water is warmer, and the boats are going in the lake. Sailboat racing season is here! Yours truly will be vigorously pursuing first place finishes three or four times a week until Labor Day. I’ll be racing my Laser on Thursday mornings. I hope to prove to my grandson Oliver that experience and treachery will defeat youth and skill every time! Tuesday and Friday evenings and most weekends the intrepid crew of our 33 foot Frers racing sloop, Valkyrie, will be making me look like the helmsman I’ve always hoped to be! They do the work, I get credit for the victories! What a life!

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall