Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils Set of 60 in Wooden Box As I mentioned in another post, I am planning to do a series of portraits and other drawings in pastel and red chalk: I have a couple of sets of pastels, but for portrait work and other detailed drawings, pastel pencils are good for laying…
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Jacki Kellum Is Returning to An Art Medium and Subject Matter from Her Past – Drawings of Children in Pastels and Red Chalk
I have been making art professionally for over 50 years, and during the past half century, I have worked in almost every artistic medium. I have often heard that as folks grow older, they tend to return to their roots, While that thought is worthy of a discussion for another day, I must acknowledge that…
Blue Earth Pastels – A Great Less Expensive Professional Soft Pastel – Focus on the Nomad Set of 56 Colors
Blue Earth Pastels – Nomad Set Image Credit: Dakota Pastels The cost for the Nomad Set is $219.00 Only Available at Dakota Pastels Blue Earth Soft Pastels cost about half of what other professional soft pastels cost. There are both smaller and larger sets of Blue Earth Pastels than the Nomad Set, but it…
I Take Workshops with Other Artists to Force Myself Out of My Comfort Zone Which Inevitably Becomes My Rut
September Sunflowers Jacki Kellum Acrylic Painting after Jed Dorsey This is not what I consider to be my “style,” but I am pleased to say that I discovered a workshop with Master Acrylic Painter Jed Dorsey, and I am also pleased to say that he is leading me into the valuable experience of trying new…
Acrylic Painting Tutorials & Demos
Sunflowers – Jed Dorsey Reference Photo Jed Dorsey Sunflowers The 12 x 12 Canvas is toned pale umber.
For the Love of Poppies – A Case for Studying Other Peoples’ Art to Stand Alone
For the Love of Poppies – Jacki Kellum Pastel Study September 15, 2025 Jacki Kellum Garden May 1, 2025 I am an avid gardener, and I love the time in early spring when poppies flutter across my garden. Invariably, when the poppies and bachelor buttons overtake my garden, I always want to stop my world…
Chrysanthemum – A Perfect Picture Book by Kevin Henkes – Story Time Choice for September 12, 2025
Free Story Hour Every Saturday Morning at 9:30 26 South Main Street | Water Valley, Mississippi But this little gem of a picture book is more than that. It is a quiet encouragement for children to be confident and to courageously be themselves. You see, Chrysanthem’s life was perfect until the other kids at school…
Pastel Painting Ideas & Tutorials
Poppy https://kemstudios.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-your-poppies-popa-quick.html https://kemstudios.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-two-important-functions-of-pastel.html Poppies – Karen Margulis https://kemstudios.blogspot.com/2016/09/step-by-step-demo-pastel-poppies-in.html Karen Margulis – Where Poppies Grow Karen Margolis – Poppy Demo in 10 Minutes Karen Margulis – Paint More Vibrant Reds – Youtube Karen Margulis Red Trees Demo Reference Photo Skies Karen Margulis Sky Colors https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-painting-2-19032354?collection=1536831 Landscapes Landscapes with Dramatic Skies Landscapes with Lakes or Rivers Landscapes…
Casey Jones Story Hour – Books & Music Fun with Author & Professional Story Teller Jacki Kellum
Since I have prepared to open Jacki Kellum Studios, some magical things have happened; You see, Jacki Kellum Studios is directly across the street from Casey Jones Museum, Today, the Director of the Museum called and booked me for a Casey Jones Story Hour for 48 kids coming from a neighboring town. We’ll Sing and…
Rubens Soft Pastels – This Might Be the Less Expensive but Functional Brand of Professional Pastels I’ve Been Looking For
Pastel Portrait of My Older Son, Joseph Kellum. I created this portrait and many more similar portraits of children in 1980 — 45 years ago. I created this drawing while I was living in Tupelo, MS. That was many years ago, and I’m finally getting back to working in pastel again, but the playing field…