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Joan Lawson
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Artist and Art Educator
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Join date: Jul 3, 2025
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Jan 26, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Creative Waves in Tortola: Teaching Drawing in the Caribbean
During a recent holiday to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, I had the great joy of spending time with my daughter and her family — but I also had the unexpected pleasure of teaching art in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. While on the island, I was invited to teach a beginner’s drawing class at Creative Waves , a vibrant and welcoming art hub based in Tortola. From the moment I arrived, I knew this was a special place — full of creativity, curiosity and a genuine love of...
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Nov 4, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Autumn Pastel Tips: Capturing the Season's Beauty
After my last studio update, I thought it might be nice to follow up with some autumn pastel tips.
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Sep 26, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Exploring the Vibrant World of Pastels in Our Studio (cover image credit to Fiona Acamovic)
A Colourful Journey with Pastels There’s been a wonderful buzz in the studio lately as my students and I have been diving into the world of pastels. The tables have been alive with colour. Some artists explore bold, bright backgrounds. Others quietly layer soft tones to bring their still lifes and landscapes to life. I’ve loved seeing the variety of inspiration. From delicate arrangements worked up from black and white reference photos to vibrant studies of scenes captured at Belleisle and...
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