Author Archives: Carole Katchen

Creative Spark: Mix It Up

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Carole Katchen

Carole Katchen challenges you to put your neglected colors to work—you could win a prize! (From the October 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal.) Full Article

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Creative Spark: Pick A Color

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Carole Katchen

Spice up your pastel paintings with those colors you always seem to neglect. Full Article

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Creative Spark: Get Out of Town

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Carole Katchen

Sometimes all you need to re-awaken your creative juices is a change of scenery. Full Article

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Paint With Dots

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Carole Katchen

Explore a different aspect of your subject by trying this technique. Full Article

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Painting With Dots (test)

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Carole Katchen

Develop an image with simple dots of color. Full Article

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View Your Values

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Carole Katchen

Learn to differentiate values with this handy trick. Full Article

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The Truth About Tooth

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Carole Katchen

Discover the role paper can play in your pastel works. Full Article

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Preparing Like the Masters

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Carole Katchen

Improve your final paintings by drawing preliminary sketches the traditional way. Full Article

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