Artists Network Interviews: Meet Pastel Artist Richard McKinley

Artist Richard McKinley came back to the ArtistsNetwork.TV studios to share his latest pastel painting techniques in three video workshops: Alla Prima Pastel Painting, Pastel Impasto Painting Techniques, and Composition & Design for Landscape Painting (available now through NorthLightShop.com and in the coming weeks at ArtistsNetwork.TV).
In this interview, Richard talks with ArtistsNetwork.TV about his passion for pastel painting, his art inspirations, and more in this artist interview.
Richard McKinley has been a professional working artist for 40 years and has over 35 years of teaching experience. A Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and Northwest Pastel Society, among others, Richard’s work is represented in several national galleries. He is a frequent contributing editor for The Pastel Journal, and author of Pastel Pointers and The Landscape Paintings of Richard McKinley (North Light Books), as well as several art instruction videos, all available through NorthLightShop.com and ArtistsNetwork.tv. Visit him at www.McKinleyStudio.com and www.ArtistsNetwork.com.

[@doudeck9586]

Wow, I love the composition, color and drama of that painting at 8:48 in the video. Love that path through the painting.

[@dominiquepaillardet5646]

I think theyre ALL awesome...

[@stephenkuzmak4501]

This guy is so good... the beauty in the mundane... make them SEE IT! Man i gotta loosen up and get poetic. Much easier said than done.

[@kylehoffman4717]

Priceless thank you 👏👏👨‍🎨🎨❣️

[@carolbailie9897]

Agree, being out in creation, is most inspiring... perhaps it's the sense of quiet, or belonging, as a created being... being creative. A gift.

[@chunkylad5084]

I'm a huge fan, always hoping to get in one of his classes, maybe here in Washington. This was different, a nice personal moment with him.

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

This actually makes him much more likeable for me. I always got a vibe off the course videos & articles that he didn't like students or hobbyists very much. Hearing him speaking off-the-cuff gave him a much warmer or comprehensible affect which will probably tone my ongoing impressions.

[@raindog2262]

I took a workshop with him. It was a great leap forward in my development as a pastel landscape painter; he's a great instructor.

[@catherinevogel9212]

well spoken and inspirational, thank you

[@kylehoffman4717]

Wonderful inspirational story ❣️👨‍🎨🎨💯

[@clarebesty]

Truely stunning work, proving skill and passion are what is needed to create a masterpiece. I hope I will have the time to reach my full potential, as you so clearly have.

[@CrashKunio]

What an awesome description.. :D

[@denisegrossman3840]

Thank you for that exquisite explanation! Interesting that you initiated your career in art with drawing portraits. I am interested in portraits not, but started with landscapes during my brief tenure as an upcoming artist.

[@faycrombie2135]

can relate to almost everything you said....even about the knight in the magical kingdom

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

Fay Crombie very much so!

[@rhondamagee7459]

beautiful and well stated, thank you

[@susanmacintire2687]

how do you fame your pastels?

[@viviennegreenwood8817]

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