Award-winning pastelist Judith Kadzym Leeds loves people—and has always loved drawing them. She began as a child by drawing her parents and grandparents. Today, she’s still inspired to create portraits of meaningful people in her life, as well as those…
Tired of getting lost in the overwhelming details of portrait painting? Artist Ilene Gienger-Stanfield offers a refreshing solution
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This guide explores three main types of backgrounds for portraits and figure paintings: solid, representational, and abstract. Learn how to choose the right one to frame your subject, add a sense of place, or simply create visual harmony.
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In the newly released Fall issue of Pastel Journal, you’ll find a collection of artists whose work in portraiture offers a lively, contemporary expression.
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See how Dawn Emerson draws inspiration from the deceptively simple, yet deeply expressive, paintings of Wolf Kahn.
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