The Pastel Journal Blog


Paint Skies in Pastel | New Video

Posted on February 14, 2012 by anneh
pastel landscape by liz haywood sullivan

Sometimes the sky plays a supporting role in a landscape; other times, it is the star of the show. Either way, knowing how to capture the impact of a dramatic sky is key for anyone interested in painting the landscape. Last fall, Liz Haywood-Sullivan, an artist well known for her luminous pastel landscapes, visited our Cincinnati office to shoot some videos for ArtistsNetworkTV that address key components of the landscape. Full Article

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Your Favorite Art Magazine Back Issues, 50-75% Off

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor
Clark Mitchell Pastel Journal Demo | demonstration

In a fit of spring cleaning our online shop, we pulled some back issues, annual magazine archives on CD, instructional DVDs and even some golden-oldie VHS painting sessions, and marked them down. Significantly. Full Article

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Pastel Art in Singapore | A Review

Posted on February 10, 2012 by anneh
pastel artists of singapore

The National Library Board (NLB) of Singapore, host of a November 2011 exhibition, “Singapore Pastel Art: Impression & Expression,” at the Singapore National Library, is the publisher of a newly released anthology Pastel Art in Singapore. This is the first time that an art exhibition and book were launched together under the NLB sponsorship. How fitting that pastel, whose art history begins in the 18th-century maritime city-state of Venice, should drop anchor in the 21st-century cultural life of the great port and city-state of Singapore. Full Article

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One GIANT Sale: January 18th and 19th Only!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Sarah A. Strickley, Features Editor

In some households, it isn’t really shopping unless it’s bargain hunting. If that characterization aptly describes your situation, you’ll most likely be interested to know about the company-wide sale taking place today and tomorrow: The F+W Media Giant January sale. … Full Article

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In Memoriam | Three Recent Losses in the Pastel World

Posted on January 6, 2012 by anneh
Purple Hills by MAry Silverwood

I recently got the sad news of the passing of Mary Silverwood (1932-2011), a pastel artist from New Mexico with whom I spoke for a feature story back in June of 2008. Mary was an inspiring artist and fascinating person, and she is the third pastel artist we’ve lost in about as many months. The artist Ann Templeton, of Texas, whose expressive landscapes and creative insights were greatly admired, passed away in October, and Sheila Reinman, of Montana, died in November. Full Article

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Everything Must Go!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor
HolidaySale

All hyperbole aside, we really are having the Warehouse Sale of the Season, today through Dec. 23: discounts up to 80%, no coupon necessary.
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Great Gifts Under $25 | Six Must-Have Videos for the Pastel Artist

Posted on December 15, 2011 by anneh
6 top videos for pastel artists

Check out any of these art instructional DVDs (created by the folks at ArtistsNetwork.tv) as gift ideas for your favorite pastel artist friends: Full Article

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Showstoppers | Pastel Society of New Mexico’s 20th Annual Exhibition

Posted on December 12, 2011 by anneh
Peaches and Silver by Sarah Blumenschein

This year’s annual exhibition of the Pastel Society of New Mexico received entries from 121 artists, submitting a record number 355 paintings. The jurors were distinguished artists Kim Casebeer, Liz Haywood-Sullivan and Kim Lordier, who selected 141 paintings by 87 artists to be featured in the show, which was presented at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque from November 4 to 27. Full Article

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Black Friday Deals for Artists

Posted on November 25, 2011 by anneh
Shopping for Gifts

If you’re launching your holiday shopping today, don’t miss the big sales at NorthLightShop.com for an artful shopping experience! Starting today, take advantage of our “Black Friday,” sale. You’ll find a huge selection of art books for $5, $7 or … Full Article

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Now Introducing: Artist’s Network University

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Sarah A. Strickley, Features Editor

Where can you get personalized instruction in the medium of your choice from the comfort of your own home? The newly launched Artist’s Network University is the place for artists who want in-depth art instruction on a flexible schedule. Choose … Full Article

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