Rebecca De Mendonca - Pastel Artist
I am a pastel artist based near Exeter, in the South West of England, inspired by horses, people, and the dramatic landscapes around me. I paint to capture a moment in time, and what it feels like to be there, breathing life and energy into my subjects.
I am delighted that 2 of my pastels have been selected for the ‘Beyond the Prize’ Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in April! More details below and you can see the painting shown above here
Last year I won 2 awards at the Society of Equestrian Artists annual 2024 Exhibition with ‘Are You Looking at Me?’.
My painting Sunshine and Steam won the Yoshimoto Prize at the Pastel Society 2024 Annual Exhibition.
Come and take a look here at my original pastels and prints, my book, or shop for pastel sets and more.
You can find out zoom workshops and demos and in-person courses.
News and Exhibitions
Please contact me by email to buy my original work on this website.
Beyond the Prize, a Celebration of Contemporary Figurative Art
Mall Galleries, London
16th to 26th April
Having been invited to submit work for this prestigious exhibition, I am thrilled to have had 2 pieces selected, ‘Through the Light ‘ and ‘Homeward Bound’.
Light and Flight
The Aldeburgh Gallery, Aldeburgh, Suffolk
10th to 16th July
A date for your diary! I am very excited to be exhibiting in a new venue for me, alongside my fellow pastel artist and long-time friend Nel Whatmore and her wonderful and talented daughter Polly. More details to come soon!
Wildwood Arts Gallery in Devon represent me and have a collection of my work in their current show.
Vandlys Galleri, Exeter Quay, in Devon represent me, and have work currently
Sexton’s Gallery in Widdecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon also have some of my Dartmoor and horse paintings.
Please get in touch if you are interested in any of my work on this website.
I send paintings, books and pastels Worldwide as well as in the UK.
Enjoy taking a look….
Original pastels
Originals are for sale, click on the image for details of how to buy.
Commissions
Commission your own unique and personal piece of art, perhaps to mark a special occasion. I can work from good quality photographs along with information about the personality of my subject. A commissioned painting will be treasured for many years.
Courses and videos
Learn more about pastels in depth, and spend time developing your own art in lovely surroundings. There are now many ways to learn online as well, from the comfort of your home…
Prints, cards & more
Limited Edition Prints are available to buy online. You can also buy a signed copy of my book ‘Pastels for the Absolute Beginner’
Pastel sets
Our New Pastel School Unison pastel sets are now available to buy online. We have chosen these unique ranges of Unison pastels with great care in response to demand from students over the years. Starter sets, Landscape, Animals, Portrait and Floral selections available.
Stay in touch
I’ll keep you posted about recent work
and upcoming classes and courses.