From Roots to Canopy
Albert Handell gives his best advice for painting trees in pastel.
Why Did This Oil Painter Return to Pastels?
Oil painter Lon Brauer reveals the reason he picked up pastels again after setting them aside for decades.
Handell and More – Highlights from Day 3 of Pastel Live
The 5th Annual Pastel Live has wrapped up after several days of camaraderie, painting workshops and roundtables, paint-along sessions, and learning from the masters. Here's a recap of the amazing demos from Friday in case you missed it!
Watching Paintings Come to Life: Pastel Live, Day 2
On Day 2 of Pastel Live this year, we saw full-length painting demonstrations from Nancy Nowak, Linda Mutti, W. Truman Hosner, Laura Pollak, Eve Miller, and Vera Kavura. It was incredible to watch each pastel painting come to life.
A Rare Moment in Pastel History
We're back, coming to you daily from the 5th Annual Pastel Live online art conference, where we're broadcasting live from three locations, with artists watching from all over the world.
An Invaluable Learning Experience
Welcome to your 2025 Pastel Live highlights! Pastel Live is an annual online art conference taking place now through September 19, where we're learning from 20+ of the world's leading pastel artists.
Why Did This Former Watercolor Painter Switch to Pastels?
Jill Stefani Wagner reveals the reasons she gave up watercolors for the level of control and flexibility pastels offer.
Why Are Painters Switching to Pastels?
Allison Krajcik reveals the reasons she abandoned watercolors for the “more forgiving” medium.