I’ve found the best advice is to keep it simple. I am lucky enough to live in Dorset which is full of inspirational views. There are so many views and places that it can often be overwhelming. You may ask yourself, what will make a beautiful view or subject? Most recently, I’ve tried to simplify …
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I am excited to announce that my online workshops will be running from the 23rd January 2024. They are online and recorded to allow people to catch up at a time and pace that suits them. We’ll be covering my most requested topics, plus covering tips for finding inspiration local to home. My workshops are …
I believe that art is not just about creating beautiful images; it’s a journey of self-discovery and expression. Whether you’re a beginner eager to pick up your first pastel or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, you’re in the right place. We’ll explore soft pastel painting whilst tackling an Italian street scene. Why …
I’m passionate about pastel painting and trees. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, my aim is to guide you in mastering the art of pastel painting and capturing the natural beauty of trees. Why Pastel Painting? *Soft pastels*, with their vibrant colours and rich textures, are a favourite medium among …
A NEW WAY OF SEEING
My soft pastel workshops are about developing skills, gaining confidence but also about engaging with your environment. Recognising the extraordinary in your everyday wanders gives people a chance to share that escape with others via their artworks. Have you found that art has given you both a new skill but also an ability to switch …
My New Spring Series
I am very excited to announce my new Spring Series. You can read more about the series and the subjects that we will be covering here. I’ve included some of my recent reviews, I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I have. Thanks for all your enthusiastic support of my online ventures. Really enjoyed …
Nina Squire, the pastel artist, soft pastel workshops
Nina Squire – Soft pastel workshops. Here’s one of my favourite walks, the River Stour, it’s been the inspiration for several of my online soft pastel workshops using Unison Colour. The scenes below capture my favourite elements of rivers and moving water, there’s dappled light, tumbling hedgerows and sparkling pebbles that catch the light. There …
NIna Squire – Soft pastel painting workshops 2022
This is my second Autumn Series of soft pastel painting workshops. I’ve taken views I’d like to be in and used them as a way of sharing soft pastel painting techniques. My students results have been so encouraging. The series of workshops are flexible, they can either be taken as individuals or as a progressive …
My chat with Jackson’s Art about my love of Unison Colour Soft Pastels and work as one of their Associate Artists. Back in November, I had a call from Helen at Unison. “Would you be happy to go to Jackson’s Art HQ and talk about our pastels?” she asked. My answer was a resounding, “Yes, …