My NuPastel Portrait Palette Colors

Artists often ask me which brand of hard pastels I use, as well as what specific colors are in my portrait palette. Well, to answer this question once and for all, I've created a chart of my favorite NuPastel portrait colors, along with a collection of grays that I keep in my portrait palette. I purchase these NuPastels in single sticks online from resellers like Jerry's Artarama. All the numbers on this chart correspond with the official NuPastel color chart numbers, so you can easily order them yourself. If you want to learn how to sharpen these to a point, watch my video where I given a demonstration. I hope you find this helpful!

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Interview With Cherie Haas, Online Editor, Artists Network

While on the set with ArtistNetwork.TV to create a new video series, I had the opportunity to share a few thoughts on art during an interview with Cherie Haas. In PART 1, we discuss why I love pastels, my artistic muse, and my process for setting up a still life.
In PART 2,  Cherie asks me about one of my favorite "A-ha!" moments that transformed my work. We also discuss my series, Reflections of Hope which depicts the people of Rwanda, and how I attempt to invite my audience to look more deeply and care.    

Watch Part 1               Watch Part 2

Landscape Demonstration & Portrait Workshop

I had a wonderful time last month giving a painterly landscape demonstration for Pastel Society of New Jersey. I have some pictures to share, compliments of John D. Helm Photography.

LIFELIKE PORTRAIT & FIGURE PAINTING Workshop

I hosted a three day portrait workshop in Southbury CT this month with a wonderful group of artists. Here are some pictures of my demonstrations as well as student work. 

Portrait Demonstration

I was invited to give a 90 minute portrait demonstration with the Newton Art Association in Newton, MA last week. I had a wonderful time painting my new friend and fellow artist, Cheryl.

Videos No. 2 & 3 Pastel Techniques for Painterly Portraits and Painting Skin Tones in Pastel

These DVDs are no longer available, but if you’d like to explore more of Alain’s teaching, you can learn more about his courses here, including the Painterly Portrait Online Course — and stay updated on upcoming live workshops and programs.

New Video: Essential Techniques For Pastel Portraits

Coming this summer, my new three-DVD set of art instructional videos focused on pastel portraits from North Light DVD. The first video reveals a host of portrait techniques to fill your visual toolbox. Look for the set to be available on artistsnetwork.tv and northlIghtshop.com by August. 

These DVDs are no longer available, but if you’d like to explore more of Alain’s teaching, you can learn more about his courses here, including the Painterly Portrait Online Course — and stay updated on upcoming live workshops and programs.