The Artist - HYBRID MAGAZINE No 1150, 2026

Ever keen to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with pastel I have over the last couple of years experimented with combining soft pastel with gouache. With pastel you also need a tooth to the surface to hold the pastel in place. I like to work fast and expressively with pastels and I always try to imbue my mixed media techniques with that same energy. At that time, you could go into a room with a curator and with gloves on handle the work. This helps not only with the tonal values but a