Author Archives: Deborah Secor

A Pastelist’s Dream List

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Deborah Secor

Pastelist Deborah Secor shares her studio dream list. Use her ideas to spark plans for your own upgrades!
Full Article

Posted in Art Critiques & Studies, Articles, Medium, Pastel, The Pastel Journal, Videos | Comments Off

Creativity Workshop: Emergency Inspiration Kit

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Deborah Secor

If time and resources are short, try rescuing your artistic passion by working in a fun new format with Watercolor Artist’s Creativity Workshop challenge.
Full Article

Posted in Acrylic, Articles, Inspiration and Creativity, Landscapes, Medium, Subject, Watercolor Artist | Comments Off

Lighting Your Art Studio

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Deborah Secor

Learn the important functions to consider when you’re choosing lights for your studio. Full Article

Posted in Art Materials & Tools, Articles, Medium, Watercolor, Watercolor Artist | Comments Off

10 Questions for Elizabeth Mowry

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Deborah Secor

Renowned pastelist Elizabeth Mowry answers 10 probing questions on one stunning landscape. Full Article

Posted in Articles, Artist Interviews & Profiles, Landscapes, Medium, Pastel, Subject, The Pastel Journal | Comments Off

2008 Landscape/Interior Winners

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Deborah Secor

Read about the Landscape/Interior category winners from The Artist’s Magazine’s 25th Annual Art Competition. Full Article

Posted in Acrylic, Art Demos & Techniques, Articles, Cityscapes, Competitions, Landscapes, Medium, Oil, Pastel, Seascapes, Subject, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor | Comments Off

Where It’s At: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Deborah Secor

See what makes Albuquerque, new Mexico, an arts destination. (Featured in the August 2008 issue of Watercolor Artist.) Full Article

Posted in Articles, Inspiration and Creativity, Medium, Watercolor, Watercolor Artist | Comments Off

10-Minute Pastel Studies

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Deborah Secor

Deborah Secor shares three quick studies she painted while attending one of Duane Wakeham’s legendary workshops. For the entire feature, see the October 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal. Full Article

Posted in Art Critiques & Studies, Articles, Landscapes, Medium, Pastel, Subject, The Pastel Journal | Comments Off

Online Pastel Demo: Painting a Sunset

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Deborah Secor

Deborah Secor, artist and frequent contributor to The Pastel Journal, paints a sky at sunset. Full Article

Posted in Art Demos & Techniques, Articles, Landscapes, Medium, Pastel, Subject, The Pastel Journal | Comments Off

Online Gallery: Larry Moore Pastels

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Deborah Secor

View a selection of Larry Moore’s illustrations, figures and landscapes, as seen in the June 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal. Full Article

Posted in Articles, Featured Artist Galleries, Medium, Pastel, The Pastel Journal | Comments Off

Pastel Gallery: Animal Attraction

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Deborah Secor

Five pastel artists, featured in the June 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal, direct their creative efforts to express in personal ways, the distinctive qualities of furry and feathered subjects. Here is a gallery of their work.

Full Article