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Think Spring--Paint Butterflies and Blooms!
In Painting Butterflies & Blooms, renowned artist and teacher, Sherry C. Nelson, shows you how to paint over 50 captivating butterflies and their favorite flowers.
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The Pastel 100 Competition
If you're looking for inspiration, the April 2010 issue of The Pastel Journal offers an abundance. Join us as we celebrate the winners of the 11th Annual Pastel 100 Competition with full-color reproductions of 100+ prize-winning paintings, 30 interviews with winners and more. Watch a slide show featuring selections from the year's top winners at left.

pastel journal magazine In the Latest Issue of pastel journal magazine ARTICLE PREVIEWS
You'll find 100+ pastels in the April 2010 issue of The Pastel Journal. Join us celebrate the winners of the 11th Annual Pastel 100 Competition. Our special tribute includes stunning selections from the year's best artists.

 • Pastel 100 slide show
 • Hawaiian pastels
 • Working with photos



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Pastelist Paul Murray challenges artists to take risks with their paintings. Read all about it in the April issue of The Pastel Journal. Plus, enter your paintings that take a leap of faith for a chance to see your work in our pages.

pastel painting Inspiration for pastel artists
Looking for space-saving solutions in your studio? You'll find 400+ pages of The Pastel Journal on our 2009 CD. Peruse all six issues right on your desktop and use our handy search function that makes finding just the bit of pastel advice you're looking for a snap. Get your copy in our online store today.

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pastel art competitions & competitions for pastel artists Competitions for pastel artists
The Pastel 100 is now accepting entries. Win more than $13,000 in cash prizes.  Click here to submit your work.


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