Michael Freeman PSA-MP & Julie Freeman PSA
Personalized Virtual Critiques with Two Internationally Acclaimed Pastel Artists
Michael and Julie Freeman are internationally recognized pastel artists from New Zealand whose award-winning work has earned acclaim across the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship, strong design, and highly developed technical skill, they each bring a distinct artistic perspective while sharing a deep commitment to excellence in pastel.
Together, they have taught workshops, mentorships, and presentations for pastel societies and organizations around the world, including the International Association of Pastel Societies, Pastel Live, the Pastel Society of Australia, and numerous groups throughout the United States and internationally. Their combined experience offers artists the rare advantage of two accomplished instructors working together in support of your growth.
Critique Approach
Michael and Julie provide thoughtful, practical critiques designed to help artists move forward with clarity and confidence. Their sessions combine encouragement with honest, actionable guidance, helping artists identify strengths, resolve challenges, and better understand what is holding their work back.
Because participants receive insight from two experienced artists, critiques often reveal a broader range of possibilities and solutions than a single viewpoint can offer. Their goal is not to have artists paint like them, but to help each participant strengthen their own voice, direction, and decision-making.
These sessions are valuable for artists at many stages of development, from those seeking stronger fundamentals to experienced painters refining style, consistency, or professional goals. When scheduled as a two-session experience, artists have time to apply ideas between meetings and return with new work, questions, and momentum.
What You Will Gain:
• personalized feedback from two accomplished pastel artists
• clearer direction for improving current work and future paintings
• strategies for strengthening composition, value, color, and finish
• guidance for developing confidence and personal artistic voice
• practical next steps tailored to your goals and level
• momentum through a two-session growth process
Who Should Book with Michael & Julie
Ideal for artists who:
• want constructive feedback and clear direction
• seek stronger technique and more resolved paintings
• are developing their own style and artistic identity
• want to improve realism, structure, or finishing skills
• are preparing for exhibitions or professional growth
• value encouragement paired with practical advice
• would benefit from two experienced perspectives on their work
Critique Focus Areas
Artists may benefit from booking with Michael and Julie if they wish to strengthen any of the following:
• composition and design
• drawing accuracy and structure
• value relationships and depth
• color harmony and temperature shifts
• surface handling and finish quality
• realism and convincing detail
• editing and simplifying visual information
• body of work development and career direction
• confidence and consistency in studio practice
In Their Words
“We enjoy sharing our knowledge and experience and helping artists reach their full potential. Through personalized feedback, expert guidance, and encouragement, we aim to help artists develop confidence in their work, clearer goals, and their own unique artistic voice.”
