The Pastel Journal

Pastel Journal covers topics of interest to working pastelists as well as those who work in pastel as an additional medium along with those who are just experimenting with the medium.

Good Bones

The Pastel Journal

The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2021 • The Pastel Society in the U.K. hosted its 122nd annual exhibition online in January to much acclaim and success.

Master Pastels in Your Home Studio

What’s Online • Discover more art, instruction and inspiration at ArtistsNetwork.com.

In Memoriam: Victor Ambrus • AUGUST 19, 1935–FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Venetian Reset • The subtle handling of James McNeill Whistler’s Venice pastels influenced a generation of American artists.

Camera Setup

Zoom Ahead

Light & Sound

Into the Mystic THE ISLE OF SKYE • The largest of the Inner Hebrides, Skye is an enchanting place, home to some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes. With its picturesque fishing villages, rugged mountain ranges and miles of dramatic coastline, inspiration and subject matter abound.

Dappled Light • Artist Brian Sauerland offers guidance for finding the right balance of light and shadow through the umbrella of trees.

A Brighter Day

FRAMED BY DESIGN • Patricia Prescott Sueme’s pastel works showcase the compositional skills she has developed through decades of determined self-directed study.

FAIR AND SQUARE

FROM OILS TO PASTELS

CONNECT and REFLECT • Figural works by Bev Lee offer viewers glimpses of children and adults in relatable moments.

The BRIGHT SIDE

Limited Palette, LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES • Working within the parameters of a limited palette, California artist MARIE TIPPETS creates superbly composed still lifes of extraordinary power and breathtaking beauty.

AMERICAN PASTORAL • An ambitious series of large pastels by Roberta Condon raises awareness of a crisis facing America’s family farms.

NOW SHOWING • “Long Time Passing” Rahr West Art Museum Manitowoc, Wisconsin April 18—August 1, 2021

TALES From the FIELD • Painting on location comes with both challenges and rewards—and sometimes surprises. We asked seven plein air enthusiasts to share some memorable experiences—both the highs and lows—to provide inspiration for your own outdoor art adventures in the season ahead.

Meet the Artists

BeYour Own Best Teacher • Grab the reins of your inner discourse to steer your art toward valuable breakthroughs.

Put It in Words

Carry Over a Technique

Go Deep

Artists Marketplace

Keeping the Peace