As we mark the Winter Solstice—the time of year when daylight hours are shortest—we can use the occasion to direct our attention to the creative appeal of the night. It’s a time of day known to put our senses on high alert and kick the imagination into overdrive. See how the evening hours inspired 12 pastel artists to play with techniques, palette choices and color combinations to create the unique qualities of the night—in landscapes, urban scenes and after-hour interiors. Then, use this season’s periods of extended darkness to spur your next creative move.
Colored pencil artist Jennifer Morrison creates stunning botanical art, and teaches her methods in online classes. One of the core techniques she teaches is a spectacular base layer, which she achieves by laying down colored pencil pigment, and then applying a tiny bit of NOOD paint thinner with a stiff-bristled brush. The paint thinner breaks down the binders, and the pigment blooms into smooth, blended color, providing a luminous base to which she can add more layers or detail.
Artists Magazine Nov/Dec 2023 Spark your imagination with the November/December issue of Artists Magazine. Get pro tips for painting in winter, explore a minimalist 2-color palette, and discover 15 up-and-coming talents in our Annual Artists to Watch Competition. Also inside: Explore how Hokusai influenced generations, master interference and pearlescent pigments, and push your lines with the art of pinstriping. Download your digital issue today!
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