Featured Artist Galleries

Thomas Sheehan’s Oil Portrait: Messenger

Posted on January 4, 2013 by hollyd

"Messenger" - oil portrait by Thomas Sheehan

Learn about artist Thomas Sheehan’s oil portrait Messenger, in which the artist presents a bicycle rider as a modern-day Hermes dealing with today’s information glut. Full Article

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Pastel Journal Gallery | Pastel Portraits by Z.L. Feng

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

Toni (pastel) by Z.L. Feng | pastel portraits

Enjoy this gallery of pastel portrait sketches by Z.L. Feng, and read about his approach to capturing a likeness in the February 2013 issue of Pastel Journal. Full Article

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Pastel Journal Gallery | Bobbie McKibbin’s Western Landscape Pastel Paintings

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

Badlands, South Dakota by Bobbie McKibbin | pastel painting

Enjoy a gallery of Bobbie McKibbin’s improvisational western landscape pastel paintings and other pastel landscapes in this online-exclusive gallery from Pastel Journal. Full Article

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John Tookey | The Importance of Neutral Colors

Posted on December 17, 2012 by anneh

Sunlight and Shadow, Lothersdale (pastel) by John Tookey

There is excitement and energy  in the pastel landscape paintings of British artist John Tookey. Paradoxically, the secret to that dynamism  is understatement. It begins with the artist’s  approach to color, which—though full of vibrancy—is achieved through the use of … Full Article

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Good Eats | Food Paintings in Pastel

Posted on December 17, 2012 by anneh

As a still life subject, painting food—particularly colorful fruit and vegetables—is a timeless choice. Lisa Ober, Ria Hills and Karen Howard are three pastel artists who bring a contemporary attitude to their paintings of food. Enjoy a gallery of food paintings that go beyond the everyday apple. Full Article

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Watercolor Competition Gallery | 2013 Watermedia Showcase Winners

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

watercolor figure first place by Denny Bond | watercolor competition

View a gallery of prizewinning works from the 4th annual Watermedia Showcase watercolor competition, the fine art contest from Watercolor Artist. Full Article

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Watercolor Competition Results | 2012 Watermedia Showcase Winners Gallery

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

Over and Out (watercolor on paper, 19x28) by Anne McCartney | watercolor competition

View a gallery of the award-winning paintings from the 3rd annual Watermedia Showcase watercolor competition, Watercolor Artist’s premier art contest. Full Article

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Color Coded: 15 Knock-Out Still Lifes From Contemporary Artists

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

pastel floral still life painting by Sarah Blumenschein, contemporary art 1

Nava Grunfeld, Sarah Blumenschein and Judith T. Greenberg work with harmony as well as dissonance. Enjoy these paintings that will inspire you to pick up your own brushes! Full Article

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Pastel Journal Gallery | Pastel Landscapes by Victor Richardson

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

Landscape artist Victor Richardson’s pastel painting subjects includes trees, water and other pastel landscapes from around the world in the Impressionist style. Full Article