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Light & Atmosphere: 4 Seasonal Scenes in Pastel

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A Room With a View

Find out how artist Bithia Bjurman captured, in pastel on paper, a magnificent view of New York City—taken from her hotel window. By Anne Hevener One of the drivers in the work of pastel artist Bithia Bjurman is her ability to see the extraordinary in …

Practice Improvisation with a Jam Session

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The Art of Feelings in Pastel

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…

Puzzling Out Portraiture in Pastel

Tired of getting lost in the overwhelming details of portrait painting? Artist Ilene Gienger-Stanfield offers a refreshing solution
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Paint Backgrounds With Power and Purpose: 3 Approaches

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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The New Face of Portraiture

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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When Less Says More in Your Art

See how Dawn Emerson draws inspiration from the deceptively simple, yet deeply expressive, paintings of Wolf Kahn.
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