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After months away healing from breast cancer, I’m returning to teaching in May—reconnecting through art, refreshed perspective, and renewed creativity. This experience has deeply changed my approach, highlighting patience, compassion, and the gentle resilience of creativity. I’m excited to support and guide you again in our shared artistic journey.
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Cancer’s a quiet fight—not a loud brawl, just a steady nudge in the ribs. Some days it’s a heavy coat, others a faint hum I can shrug off. Watercolor’s been my new little sidekick—soft washes on paper, steadying my hands when they wobble. There are no grand pastel strokes from The Beauty of Pastel right […]
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I’ve been asked a lot, “How are you?” Honestly, I’m doing okay and hanging in there. After four rounds of the “red devil” chemotherapy, my energy and appearance have changed. It’s been a whirlwind of medical appointments; honestly, so much of it is a blur. I just completed my sixth round of “Taxol” and have […]
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This past weekend, the Pastel Society of the West Coast interviewed me for their feature “We Talk Art.” Since moving my studio and revealing my diagnosis, I haven’t had a chance to talk much about art. I had a wonderful hour of chatting and visiting with host Bonnie Griffith. I’ve had many life pathways with […]
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Autumn, my favorite season! Beautiful colors, changing of the light, the crisp feel in the air, everything glows, so many things about it make me smile. These five classic autumn paintings by the masters are so lovely and inspiring! It’s also my favorite to paint and you can bet your bottom dollar I have more […]
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Being a full-time work-at-home artist has its perks. I can display my artwork throughout my home and rearrange it whenever I want! My goal has always been to have an artful, calm, and cozy home. I’m always looking for creative ways to display artwork at home. Depending on color schemes, I have painted new pieces […]
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Who else is in love with pretty little details? I think it is my love of looking closely. It makes my heart pitter patter at small frills, patterns, embroidery, and anything dainty and pretty. I have a hard time defining my artist style. I love anything bohemian but also have a heavy flirtation with classic […]
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Terracotta and natural ochre colors are having a moment, have you noticed? Warm rusts, cozy oranges, deep mustards, I love them all! I like to pull out my fall decorations for home about this time of year. I scatter them around my home to create a cozy vibe. I don’t usually store a lot of […]
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I’ve always loved Halloween and with Autumn approaching (this weekend yay!), I picked some favorite spooky Halloween home decor items to get our family into the seasonal vibe. I’ve been having fun playing with the LTK app and making board links. Since I’m resting a lot, I have a lot of time on my hands! […]
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It’s the beginning of the month and this means a new book and new chalkboard quote in my studio. Things are full around the studio, painting, sharing new lessons (check out this week’s Youtube lesson on painting Sunset Skies), snow days, kids activities. I like calling this time “full” instead of “busy.” This archived blog […]
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(This article contains affiliate links) It’s been a moment since I’ve posted a new materials blog but you’ve been asking about my favorite pastel sets! Looking into the world of soft pastel painting can be a little daunting. There are just so many brands, so many options, which ones are “right” and how do I […]
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Hello my friends, it’s so good to see you again! I’ve been here, tucked away in my studio working and teaching while also mothering, gardening, and puttering. Last time I looked up it was Christmas and now we’re past Easter and well into Spring (though tell the crazy Texas weather that can’t make up its […]
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Terracotta and natural ochre colors are having a moment, have you noticed? Warm rusts, cozy oranges, deep mustards, I love them all! I like to pull out my fall decorations for home about this time of year. I scatter them around my home to create a cozy vibe. I don’t usually store a lot of […]
I’ve always loved Halloween and with Autumn approaching (this weekend yay!), I picked some favorite spooky Halloween home decor items to get our family into the seasonal vibe. I’ve been having fun playing with the LTK app and making board links. Since I’m resting a lot, I have a lot of time on my hands! […]
It’s the beginning of the month and this means a new book and new chalkboard quote in my studio. Things are full around the studio, painting, sharing new lessons (check out this week’s Youtube lesson on painting Sunset Skies), snow days, kids activities. I like calling this time “full” instead of “busy.” This archived blog […]
(This article contains affiliate links) It’s been a moment since I’ve posted a new materials blog but you’ve been asking about my favorite pastel sets! Looking into the world of soft pastel painting can be a little daunting. There are just so many brands, so many options, which ones are “right” and how do I […]
Hello my friends, it’s so good to see you again! I’ve been here, tucked away in my studio working and teaching while also mothering, gardening, and puttering. Last time I looked up it was Christmas and now we’re past Easter and well into Spring (though tell the crazy Texas weather that can’t make up its […]
(This article contains affiliate links) So, you’re new to pastels, excited about all the beautiful colors, needing to know which ones are tried and true. “What are the best pastels for beginners?” This is a question I answer all the time and honestly, I never tire of talking about these beautiful sticks of soft pastel […]
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I can’t count how many times I’ve turned to a book when I’m feeling low, when my art spirit is eager but tired. Discouragement is common amongst artists. So many I speak to are just striving and striving, but not necessarily thriving. The creeping threat of burnout, wondering where the joy went, how to approach […]
Artist Gift Guide One of the most common questions for artists has to do with supplies. Where did you get this? What kind do you use? What about that?What do you wish you had? What’s next on your list? and etc. and etc. Where do you shop? Best deals online? I love this quote by […]
Bethany Fields is a wonderful Pastelist, teacher, writer and inspiration to me. I have learned a great deal about this Happy/Saturated/Glowing medium from her. Her generous demos and explanations of techniques, color harmony, composition and gentle touches with those wonderful pastels, has been stellar. One of the very best Pastelists out there. And I'm so glad I discovered her some years ago!
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Bethany is an exceptional teacher and artist. I follow and love her painting style. She also kindly shares her knowledge in all aspects of the painting process. Her demos are the best!
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I discovered pastel painting 3 years ago, in the midst of the pandemic. My learning was all online, and the most helpful of all was Bethany's Patreon page. Her style of painting of just what I hope to aspire to, and her style of teaching is so approachable and helpful. I continue to watch and learn from Bethany, and know that I will continue to return to her demonstrations over and over again as time goes on. I'm thrilled that she is back to teaching on Patreon!
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Bethany’s approach to pastels is both mesmerizing and accessible. She’s able to share her thought process in real time, communicating clearly not only the steps she’s taking, but why she’s taking them. She dispels the mystery of the painting process without losing any of the magic.
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Looking up and into the sky is a favorite pasttime. I'm a day-dreamer and clouds and I go very far back. They are a favorite subject to paint. Clouds and skies can be tricky so download this guide to help you today!
Painting the sky in pastel
If you're like me, you have 1000's of photos on your phone! Some of those photos are perfect for painting. The majority are definitely not. How do we learn to see the glimmers of a painting within the bad photo? Learn here!
Captured: References Reimagined
When I first started painting with pastels, I had so many questions! Materials, paper, how to use these delicate sticks of color??! I've compiled a resource that helps YOU with those all those answers and more!!
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