My pastel paintings are an invitation to pause and celebrate ordinary moments – a basket of apples, a summer afternoon, or bright tulips. An exploration of color and light, these welcoming scenes are an antidote for stress.

Pastel is my favorite medium – direct, spontaneous, and perfect for working from life. There’s no mixing or drying time. The rich, vibrant colors inspire me every time I open the box. As a commercial artist, I learned drawing, design and discipline. When I returned to fine art, pastel painting opened my eyes to the everyday beauty around us.

Images © Chris Miles

Chris will demonstrate still life painting each day of the Tour.

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