Pastel Society
The latest exhibition at London's Mall Galleries opened on Wednesday: Pastel Society. This example is Buses and Taxis by Charing Cross Station by Roger Dellar PS. Collector's note: at least two Pastel Society members are exhibiting oil paintings at the RA Summer Exhibition; their pastel paintings are a fraction of the cost of their oil paintings. Admission prices are also a lot cheaper than the RA: £2.50, concessions £1.50. The exhibition continues until 21 June (closes 3pm final day).
posted by Unknown @ 12.6.09
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This is a great painting. I can't imagine why they sell pastels for less. Hmmm.
Hi, Jo
I received this buyer's tip in the Mall Galleries e-newsletter.
Oil paints are very expensive and take a long time to dry, so paintings need to be worked on in stages, which takes time. Plus oil paintings have snob appeal. Pastels don't.
Personally I admire good pencil drawings, and one of the best art exhibitions I ever visited was full of red chalk sketches. Terrific.
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