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Born and raised on Guernsey, Tony Allain uses the fluidity of mark making to encapsulate the essence of a time and place, inspired by his surroundings. 'Allain's passion is always landscapes, hoping to share the colour and light of the world he interprets, from the early morning sun to the late afternoon glow. As an artist, he lets his surroundings reveal itself before he compiles his vision …

Dave Roberts is a self-taught soft pastel artist specialising in capturing the stunning land and seascapes of North Wales. 'My work is about light and how it profoundly alters the way we perceive these places. I’m particularly drawn to the moments around dawn as this is when I find the atmosphere is at its most ethereal. There is something very elemental about being alone in these vast landsc …

The Pastel Society (PS) Annual Exhibition 2025 is being held at Mall Galleries from 22 January to 8 February 2025. The exhibition is available online now to browse and purchase.This year there is a special display on the theme of 'Benchmark', highlighting skill, inspiration and enthusiasm, and will include work from established members and those recently elected, alongside accomplished artist …

Working in pastel, Tanya Avchinnikova paints large seascapes and landscapes of the UK, focussing primarily on closeups. Her work relies on spontaneous mark making to create the illusion of presence and a deep unity with nature. 'Tactile sensation, direct communication with pure pigment, freedom of applying it on surface straight away, that’s what I love about pastel. There's something very in …