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After years of working with pastel, Sheila Goodman's approach has gradually changed and developed. In the last few years, Goodman has studied more abstract work as she tries to convey the essence of the landscape in simplified forms. She uses colour to express the atmosphere of her subject - sometimes using colour themes to enhance the mood. Working broadly and simply, Goodman begins by obser …

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 …