About the Artist
Jim Tyler, of San Luis Obispo, CA, paints exclusively with Pastel. The artist focuses on light and composition. His subjects include Central Coast city scenes, landscapes, portraits, and the human form.
Largely self-taught, Tyler began working with Pastels at an early age and began painting seriously in 2001. Since that time he has been the featured artist at several galleries and in numerous juried shows around California.
Contact Jim for information on private and semi-private art lessons for both adults and kids.
About Pastels and Prints
Pastels are soft chalks, essentially powdered pigment and binder. They were developed in the sixteenth century for sketching and later used for full, finished work by such artists as Degas, Manet, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Mary Cassatt. Pastel is known for its brilliant color and velvety finish. Pastel doesn’t crack or discolor, making it one of the most durable forms of media.
Painting or drawing? Painting refers to filling in areas with colors, and drawing refers to making lines or strokes. Pastel artists use both methods when creating their work. Most Pastel artists refer to their work as paintings, even though there are no brushes or wet paint involved.
Tyler uses Wallis Sanded Paper. This paper feels like very fine grain sandpaper and is museum-quality, archival rated. Properly framed, Pastel paintings last hundreds of years.
A giclee (zhee-CLAY) is an individually produced, high-resolution reproduction done on a special large format printer. Giclees are produced from digital scans of existing artwork or transparencies, and have a lightfastness rating of 100 years.