Dean Mitchell Names Best Plein Air Pastel
Artist Dean Mitchell named Oak Creek, Tlaquepaque by Bruce Gomez, the Best Plein Air Pastel in the November Plein Air Salon competition.
A Picture Tells a Thousand Words … A Painting Many More
UK pastel artist Richard Suckling captures a scene in Western Brittany, France.
The Light at the End of the World
Inspired by miles of sandy beaches and a lengthy blue hour that merges sea and sky, a group of late 19th-century artists transformed a Danish fishing village into a hotbed of artistic expression.
How to Paint Greens with Pastels
Xenia Sease explains her approach for tackling a verdant landscape.
Thriving Under Pressure
How Margaret Larlham made the most of a short time frame and a limited palette to paint a lush beach scene in Tanzania.
Top Four Pastel Stories of 2024
Of all the stories published on Pastel Today, four stood out as your favorites from the past year.
A Look Back and a Look Ahead
As we move into 2025, it’s a great time to reflect on your creative life for the past year and to make goals for the next.
2024 Ultimate Pastel Playlist
Stay inspired over the holidays with these exclusive interviews with five top pastel painters.