I had the great fortune of being born and brought up in Kingston, Jamaica. Education-wise, I have a BFA (Honours) and an MA in Art.
I have been painting in pastels for over 20 years and have received a number of awards along the way. I received my Signature Membership with the Pastel Society of America (PSA) in 2002.
I paint full-time and in between painting, I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge with others via in-person workshops or online. As I love teaching, I’m delighted to be one of the teachers on curious.com! I do look forward to connecting with you in class.
To see my art and purchase work, visit my website at www.gailsibley.com. To learn more about pastels and pastelling, subscribe to my blog at www.howtopastel.com.
All Lessons by Pastels, Drawing, and Looking at Art
-
4 minFREECrafts lessonFree3 CQ
Have a box of pristine soft pastels? Although it can be hard, breaking pastels is a great way to make sure you start using them in your next art project.
Have a box of pristine soft pastels? Although it can be hard, breaking pastels is a great way to make sure you start using them in your next art project.
-
3 minFREECrafts lessonFree2 CQ
Are your soft pastels looking a little gray? Whether you’re painting at home or working on location, toilet paper is all you need to clean your soft pastels!
Are your soft pastels looking a little gray? Whether you’re painting at home or working on location, toilet paper is all you need to clean your soft pastels!
-
2 minFREECrafts lessonFree2 CQ
Toning Wallis sanded paper allows you to pastel freely, without worrying about white spaces. Apply watercolors, let dry, then start painting with pastels!
Toning Wallis sanded paper allows you to pastel freely, without worrying about white spaces. Apply watercolors, let dry, then start painting with pastels!
-
2 minFREECrafts lessonFree2 CQ
Now that you know how to tone sanded pastel paper with watercolor paints, cut the sheet up into pieces! Let the colorful squares inspire your pastel artwork.
Now that you know how to tone sanded pastel paper with watercolor paints, cut the sheet up into pieces! Let the colorful squares inspire your pastel artwork.
-
3 minFREECrafts lessonFree2 CQ
Try squinting and sorting your soft pastels by value! A defined value structure is the foundation for great art, so give your art more depth with this lesson!
Try squinting and sorting your soft pastels by value! A defined value structure is the foundation for great art, so give your art more depth with this lesson!