From the colour of a late summer garden and the texture of an old boat on a beach to the contrast of yellow and red on a dark background, we have a variety of demonstrations and exercisespleasure in welcoming Nina Squire, who introduces us this month to her techniques, materials and colours in the first of a three-part series, ‘Why pastels?’ Nina specialises in painting beach and coastal scenes and uses her favourite medium to the best effect in creating the energy and textures of nature. We have also converted our usual letters’ page into a Q&A this month as Nina answers a reader's question on how to finish pastel artwork. More of your letters and artwork will be included again next month.
