#ArtisticPractice
What does it mean when an artist makes recognisably similar work for twenty, thirty or forty years? When Does Persistence Become Inertia?

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October 18, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Texture Study 71 - Rose in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 12 x 16cm. Reference used for inspiration by Pixabay. 🎵 Rituals by Rorre.

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September 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Texture Study 69 Peony on Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for ispiration by Kim Dae Jeung. 🎵Soul King by Jon Worthy. 

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August 20, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Texture Study 68 - Anemone in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16 x 20cm. Reference used for inspiration by Pixabay. 🎵 We're Living a Dream by Trella. 

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August 13, 2026 at 2:02 AM
In today’s WEEKLIES at our Patreon, I write about the term ”artistic practice” and how it’s been conflated with artistic ”work”:

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October 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Texture Study 67 - Sunset on the Lake. Artist quality Pastel Pencils and Soft Pastels on Pastelmat. Size is 12x16cm. Reference used for inspiration by Cleverpix. 🎵Seize the Moment by J. Scott Rakozy.

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August 6, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Texture Study 64 - More Buttons in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 12 x 16cm. Reference used for inspiration from Pixabay. 🎵We're Living a Dream by Trella. 

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July 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Texture Study 62 - Caterpillar in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 12x16cm. Reference used for inspiration by Daisies in Dawn. 🎵Lights Go Out by M-KELL.

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July 2, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Texture Study 61 - Puffin in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Soft Pastels on Pastelmat. Size is 12x16cm. Reference used for inspiration by Ray Hennessy. 🎵Demons by Lucha

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June 25, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Texture Study 60 - Buttons in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 12 x 16cm. Reference used for inspiration by Michelle Coppiens. 🎵We're Living a Dream by Trella.

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June 18, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Texture Study 57 - Luna Moth in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 12x16cm. Reference used for inspiration by David N. Yonutas. 🎵Run Away by Jack Hawitt. 

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May 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Texture Study 53 - Fiery-throated Hummingbird in Soft Pastels. Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 12x16cm. Reference used for inspiration by Marvinbla. 🎵Lights Go Out by M-Kel.

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April 30, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Texture Study 50 - Oyster Mushrooms in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration by J. Henning. 🎵French Press by Marscott.

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April 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Texture Study 49 - Pale-headed Rosella. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration by David Clode. 🎵Time Waits for No One by J Scott Rakozy. 

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April 2, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Texture Study 48 - Bush Stone-Curlew. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration by David Clode. 🎵Ode to Life by Roger Stark.

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March 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Texture Study 47 - Sage Leaf in Soft Pastels. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration by Radfotoson. 🎵 Mirage by IOM.

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March 19, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Texture Study 46 - Sunset Waves. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration from Pixabay, 🎵Lie 2 Me by Chill Winston.

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March 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Texture Study 45 - Blue Glass Marbles. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration by Artempodrez. 🎵A Little More Time by Harbrs.

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March 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Texture Study 42 - Apple Blossom. Artist quality Soft Pastels on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration by Pixabay. 🎵Butterfly by DXRK NOVA.

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February 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Texture Study 35 - Christmas Baubles and Ribbon. Artist quality Soft Pastels on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration by Hyman. 🎵It's Christmas Time by Lull. 

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December 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Texture Study 34 - Holly. Artist quality Soft Pastels on Pastelmat. Reference used for inspiration by Pp2010ha. 🎵Feliz Lutier by Clejan.

#softpastels #natureart #texturethursdays #texturestudy #interestingtextures #artisticpractice #merrychristmas #holidayspirit #happyholidays #holly
December 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Texture Study 28 - Daffodil. Artist quality Soft Pastels on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference used for inspiration by Pixabay. 🎵Sweet Honey by Scarlet Parke. 

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October 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Texture Study 27 - Peacock Butterfly. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16 x 20cm. Reference used for inspiration by Neelam279. 🎵 Home by Margo. 

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October 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Texture Study 26 - Magnolia. Artist quality Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat. Size is 16x20cm. Reference from Pixabay. 🎵Change Your Mind by Oceanic. 

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September 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM