Comments on: ‘Leave It And Love It!’ Exclaims Jen Evenhus https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/ Info, opinion, and training on how to pastel with artist Gail Sibley BFA, MA Tue, 10 Jan 2017 23:24:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Jen Evenhus https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1251 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:25:51 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1251 In reply to Gail Sibley.

David, Joseph’s quote, “vacuum into which the imagination of the beholder can pour,” paints the perfect idea I try to explain to my students.
Thank you!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1249 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:45:22 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1249 In reply to Sharyn Lightfoot.

I’m glad Jen could add to your knowledge base about her process Sharyn!!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1248 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:44:24 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1248 In reply to Becky Chappell.

I agree with you Becky, there’s nothing like hearing another artist’s process. I am so happy Jen agreed to guest blog 😀

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1247 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:43:24 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1247 In reply to Gailen Lovett.

Yes Gailen, I too like how Jen relates her way of painting to a Yin/Yang approach. Exciting indeed!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1246 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:42:22 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1246 In reply to Leslie Miller.

How lovely to think this post gave you a morning inspiration Leslie 🙂

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1245 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:41:53 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1245 In reply to ChrisD.

It’s funny what teacher’s teach sometimes! I wonder what I will look back on in my own teachings and think, “What the heck was I thinking?!” As you say, pastels have the power to achieve so much. Certainly Jen’s methods show us some of the possibilities!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1244 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:37:48 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1244 In reply to David Greer.

David, what a great quote from Joseph Campbell! Love the idea of the “vacuum into which the imagination of the beholder can pour.” (Love that word ‘pour’ here!) It’s so applicable in relation to Jen’s work. Thank you for sharing it.

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1243 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:35:31 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1243 In reply to Laurel.

Laurel, I’m sooo glad this is helpful to you. Yes, aim for imperfection 🙂

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1242 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:34:35 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1242 In reply to Karole Nicholson.

I know what you mean about those minimal strokes making Jen’s work so fresh!!
Glad you are enjoying the blogs 🙂

]]> By: Sharyn Lightfoot https://www.howtopastel.com/2016/04/leave-it-and-love-it-jen-evenhus/#comment-1241 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:48:00 +0000 http://www.howtopastel.com/?p=4574#comment-1241 Jen always draws me in to her amazing works. The strength and vibrancy of her compositions are really calling out!
This explanation was just what I needed to read. Thanks so much!

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