Author Archives: Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

14th Annual Pastel 100 Competition: Meet the Grand Prize Winners

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We’re pleased to announce the grand prize winners of Pastel Journal’s 14th Annual Competition with the top five prize-winning paintings below. In the April issue of the Pastel Journal found here or on newsstands March 12, you’ll find full-length features on each artist … Full Article

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Tales from the Pastel Classroom

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In the April 2013 issue of Pastel Journal, we asked well-known pastel instructors to tell us about some of their most memorable workshop experiences. They generously shared their tales of painting breakthroughs, unexpected triumphs and the kind of memorable trials … Full Article

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Discover New Pastel Techniques for Your Pastel Painting with Stan Sperlak

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If you were as enchanted by Stan Sperlak’s pastel landscapes as we were, you’ll want to jump at the chance to learn the artist’s innovative and direct pastel techniques. Full Article

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April 2013 Watercolor Artist | Fearless Watercolors

Watercolor Artist April 2013 | watercolor techniques

Learn to be fearless with your own watercolor painting and watermedia explorations with the April 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist! Full Article

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Watercolor Animal Painting | Don Weller

Equine Conference (12x17)

Utah watercolor artist Don Weller renders scenes of modern-day Western adventure—cowboys, horses and rugged landscape—that have captured his imagination since childhood. In the April 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist, Weller shares how he harnesses “dust, mood, action and atmosphere” to … Full Article

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Watercolor Landscape Painting | Jerry Smith

Country Red (21x29)

Using on-site sketches and reference photos, watercolor artist Jerry Smith recreates the rural outdoors from the comfort of his studio. In the April 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist, Smith shows how he moves from small-scale sketches to full-size paintings. Find everything … Full Article

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Watercolor Landscape Painting | John Salminen

Paris Bookstall (30x36)

Award-winning watercolor artist John Salminen juxtaposes nature’s beauty in urban settings around the world. In the April 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist, Salminen shares his watercolor painting techniques, the inspiration for his urban landscapes and his fear of painting trees. … Full Article

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Creativity Workshop | Test Kitchen

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Experiment with Bev Jozwiak’s watercolor techniques for figure painting to liven up your own watercolor painting and provide you with watercolor painting ideas aplenty. Full Article

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Share Your Watercolor Techniques and Enter Your Work in the Splash Watercolor Competition

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Good news: The deadline for Splash 15 has been extended until December 31, which means you have 11 more days to enter your paintings for a shot at being featured in the 15th edition of North Light Books’ hardbound showcase of the best in contemporary watercolors. Full Article

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February 2013 Issue | Learn How to Paint a Portrait, Discover Different Approaches to Pastel Landscapes, Painting Inspiration and Pastel Techniques Aplenty

Pastel Journal February 2013 | pastel techniques

The February 2013 issue of Pastel Journal is a must-have for any artist interested in painting pastel landscapes. You’ll see how three artists with remarkably different approaches to the subject all manage to offer a sense of place that engages and transports viewers. Full Article

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