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The 2009 Artist's Magazine Still Life/Floral Winners

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read about the winners in the Still Life/Floral category of The Artist’s Magazine’s 26th Annual Art Competition.

Artist of the Month: Kathy Hirsh

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This Annual Art Competition finalist finds inspiration in Chinese markets and produce.

The 2009 Artist's Magazine Animal/Wildlife Winners

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read more about the winners in the Animal/Wildlife category of The Artist’s Magazine’s 26th Annual Art Competition.

9th Annual Pastel 100 Competition Winners

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the five artists who took the top prizes in this year’s Pastel 100 and read excerpts from our interviews.

The 2009 Artist's Magazine Abstract/Experimental Winners

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read more about the winners in the Abstract/Experimental category of The Artist’s Magazine’s 26th Annual Art Competition.

Creative Spark: Mix It Up

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Carole Katchen challenges you to put your neglected colors to work—you could win a prize! (From the October 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal.)

Creative Spark: Pick A Color

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Spice up your pastel paintings with those colors you always seem to neglect.

Bill Hosner: Plein Air Demo Download

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Download a free copy of The Pastel Journal's interview with plein air pastelist Bill Hosner.

Albert Handell on DVD: A Review

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When you can't see a live demonstration, a DVD is the next best thing to being there.

10-Minute Pastel Studies

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Deborah Secor shares three quick studies she painted while attending one of Duane Wakeham's legendary workshops. For the entire feature, see the October 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal.

Creative Spark: Getting in Shape

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One surefire way to create fabulous paintings is to base them on fabulous shapes.

Online Gallery: 8 Pastel Artists

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the April 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal, eight artists weighed in on smart investments for fellow artists. See a gallery of their pastel paintings.

The Pastel Journal 10th Anniversary Slide Show

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Enjoy 10 years of pastel paintings in one sitting with our special, anniversary slide show.

Paint Evocative Nocturnes

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Five artists paint nocturnes, tone poems of night.

Mark Leach: Remembered Landscapes

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

English artist Mark Leach uses the power of memory to paint dramatic impressions of the places he's been (featured in the June 2007 issue of The Pastel Journal).

Contrast: Color, Value and Texture

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Enjoying the Sunlight (pastel) by Ida M. Glazier grabs the viewer’s eye for several reasons: good use of light and dark color contrast, a solid composition and excellent use of texture.

Have Stick, Will Travel

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Felicity House, who prefers to work directly from her subject whenever possible, reserves her sketchbooks—at least so far as pastels are concerned—for fast-moving subjects such as busy street scenes.

Online Pastel Demo: Painting a Sunset

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Deborah Secor, artist and frequent contributor to The Pastel Journal, paints a sky at sunset.

Books for the Plein Air Artist

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Check out this list of too-good-to-miss resources for plein air artists.

10 Questions for Elizabeth Mowry

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Renowned pastelist Elizabeth Mowry answers 10 probing questions on one stunning landscape.

Lynn Goldstein Pastel Landscape Gallery

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Enjoy a selection of pastel landscapes from artist Lynn Goldstein, who appears in the August 2009 issue of The Pastel Journal.

Daniel E. Greene Bonus Gallery

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Enjoy a small gallery of paintings by the master pastelist, Daniel E. Greene.

Creative Spark: Taking Advantage

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lynn Goldstein invites readers to try on a new perspective in their pastel paintings with her Creative Spark challenge.

Creative Spark: Seasonal Celebration

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Show us one or more pastel paintings you’ve done that were inspired by the beauty of autumn.

Art & Conservation

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to enthusiasm for nature and wildlife, artists are some of the most fervent champions—a passion that often translates not only into their visual art but into conservation efforts as well.

Flora Giffuni: An Artist and a Dream

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Download The Pastel Journal's feature about Flora Giffuni and her mission to advance the medium of pastel.

Artist of the Month: Deborah Crossman

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how this Competition finalist creates intricate detail in pastel.

Online Pastel Demonstration: A Wave of Emotion

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Artist Louise Frechette, featured in the August 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal, paints an expressive ocean in an online demonstration.

Pixar Artist Bill Cone

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Learn about Pixar production artist Bill Cone's sketching experience on Route 66, his personal pastel work, and the different positions for artists at Pixar Animation Studios.

Diana De Santis, Emil Robinson and J. Thomas Soltesz

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gallery of artwork by Diana De Santis, Emil Robinson and J. Thomas Soltesz

Pastel Gallery: Three Still Life Artists

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the May/June issue of The Pastel Journal, we challenged three still life artists—Leslie Lillien Levy, Claudia Seymour and Rainie Crawford—to create a pastel painting based on the same still life arrangement.

Pastel Fixative Options

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Learn different methods of fixing pastels—and the the pros and cons of those methods.

Lightfastness Testing for Pastels

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Do it yourself!

Placing a focus

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Martha Newfield describes how to bring focus to Anna Wainwright’s Elberon Beach.

2007 Visual Index

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Our free downloadable 2007 article index includes full-color paintings from this year's featured artists.

Bill Cone's Road Trip

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bill Cone talks about the road trip he took on Route 66 when he was doing concept work for the setting for the Pixar movie Cars.

Gallery of Trees

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The editorial staff of The Pastel Journal went in search of pastel artists who—to our way of thinking—accomplish the task of painting trees with exceptional grace and skill.

Build Your Mailing List

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It's not a glamorous subject, but building your mailing list is vital to a successful art career.

Online Gallery: Larry Moore Pastels

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

View a selection of Larry Moore’s illustrations, figures and landscapes, as seen in the June 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal.

Dianna Ponting Pastel Demonstration

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following along as Dianna Ponting takes a still life from photograph to finished pastel painting with this free downloadable PDF.

2008 Jurors' Comments

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Knowing what the judges of The Artist's Magazine's 25th Annual Competition looked for can help you make wise choices
when you enter any juried show.

An Interview with Pastel Artist Ron Monsma

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A slide show with commentary, featuring Pastel Journal Editor Anne Hevener and Pastel 100 winner Ron Monsma.

Is Your Pastel Studio Safe?

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

I’m concerned about the safety of using pastels in my home studio.

Improve Your Art: 20 Years of Tips and Tricks

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Don't miss 20 years' worth of tips and pointers from The Artist's Magazine.

Find a Pastel Society

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Get involved in a pastel society near you!

Summer Still Life Paint-Off Winner

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

See the All-Media Paint-Off Summer Still Life challenge winner.

Alan Flattmann in France

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alan Flattmann shares the joy of painting in the South of France in this video slide show, as featured in the January/February 2009 issue of The Pastel Journal.

Marcia Holmes: Inspiration from Mother, Nature

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Marcia Holmes, one of our featured artists in the October 2007 issue—and a poet as well as pastelist—mentions in the article that she finds inspiration virtually everywhere, including poetry. Here is one of her own poems about one of her floral paintings, both of which were inspired by (and dedicated to) her late mother.

60 Plus Artwork

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

See more work from artists featured in “Words of Wisdom” from the March 2009 issue of The Artist’s Magazine.

Artist of the Month: Brian Mathas Burt

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An artist's attempt to get noticed in a competition doesn't go quite the way he planned.

Free Download: Guide to Pastel Surfaces

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Choosing pastel surfaces isn't always easy. Download a free guide to the many products available today.

The Long Life of Pastels

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Do pastels dry out over time, or can they be used indefinitely?

Online Competition Winners & Bryce Cameron Liston

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Online Competition and Bryce Cameron Liston

Cole Carothers and �Projecting & Art�

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Here are some pieces that didn’t appear in the the November 2006 issue of The Artist’s Magazine.

Creative Spark: Grappling with Grays

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Working with grays isn’t a mere matter of black and white for pastel artists. Cheri Dunnigan shows you why. Enter for your chance to win a $50 Terry Ludwig gift certificate.

The Pastel Journal 2008 Index

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

View an entire year of articles from The Pastel Journal with our free, downloadable 2008 Index.

Make Your Own Linen Liner in 10 Steps

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Framing made simple: Peggy Braeutigam shows you how to make a linen liner, as a web-exclusive feature from the December 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal.

Creative Spark Challenges

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Get involved in The Pastel Journal's Creative Spark challenges—you could have your work published on our site, and win a prize!

Pastel Portrait Demo

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bev Lee walks you through the process of capturing more than just a likeness in a pastel portrait.

All in the Details

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Try these tips for handling detail in your art.

Artist of the Month: Colette Odya Smith

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This competition finalist talks about how she scumbles her way to vibrant colors.

Desmond O�Hagan: A Sense of Place

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT

A master pastelist shares insights that can help you capture the unique personality of a landscape.

Growing Old With Your Paper

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In general, is it safe to use pastels on acidic paper or paper labeled “fugitive?”

25 Under 40

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

See our extended gallery of art by artists under 4age 40.

Creative Spark: Perpetual Motion

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to create motion in your compositions--and win a prize!--with The Pastel Journal's latest Creative Spark challenge.

Barbara Lawrence

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

See examples of the effective use of contrasting color in oil paintings

Creative Spark: Return to Me

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Open new creative possibilities in your work by reinterpreting elements in a subject-specific series.

Chin-Cheng Hung Pastel Portraiture

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Enjoy a gallery of Chin-Cheng Hung's pastel portraits and drop in on one of his demonstrations.

Stay True to Your Values

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how a monochromatic underpainting can keep you from drifting from your values as you paint.

Taking Art to the Streets

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Forget canvas or paper. Some artists make the pavement their surface! Take a look at street-painter Jane Portaluppi Durand's pastel-on-asphalt creations!

Product Spotlight: PanPastels

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new line of soft pastels—offered in a pan rather than a stick format—offers a unique addition
to your pastel arsenal. We asked pastel artist Deborah Secor to give them a test-run.

Framing Report: Online Pastel Gallery

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Catch an online gallery of five pastel artists featured in the December 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal.

Pastel Demonstration: Cloud Control

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Marc Hanson, a featured artist in the August 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal, takes you step-by-step through one of his landscape paintings.

Artist of the Month: Ilene Gienger-Stanfield

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This finalist in the 25th Annual Art Competition loves to paint her pastel portraits from life.

Jack Pardue Gallery

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

View a gallery of popular pastel workshop instructor Jack Pardue's paintings.

John Vistaunet 3

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John Vistaunet

Fixatives and pastel

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

I haven’t used a fixative for my pastel paintings for more than 30 years because of the fixative’s tendency to change the color of the pastel pigment.

Mary Joad Waid and Kenney Mencher

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Pastels by Mary Joad Waid and oils by Kenney Mencher

Pastel Gallery: Animal Attraction

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Five pastel artists, featured in the June 2008 issue of The Pastel Journal, direct their creative efforts to express in personal ways, the distinctive qualities of furry and feathered subjects. Here is a gallery of their work.

Pastel Painting in France

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alan Flattman, Judith Carducci and Colleen Howe take viewers on a magical trip to the South of France.

Maggie Price's Star Student

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Enjoy this special supplement to Maggie Price’s article “Secrets of the Stars,” featured in the March issue of The Artist’s Magazine.