Unstoppable: An Age- Defying Plein Air Painter
Nancy Silvia gets candid about the challenges — and rewards — of plein air painting well into one’s 60s, 70s, and beyond.
Seeing Beauty Where Others Walk By
Dalibor Dejanovic gives the inside story on his prizewinning pastel.
What Was He Thinking?
Carol Peebles explores her subject’s inner life in a powerful portrait.
11 Tips for Pastel Painting En Plein Air
Lorenzo Chavez shares his field-tested approach to working with pastels outdoors.
Top Five Pastel Stories of 2025
Of all the stories published on Pastel Today, five stood out as your favorites from the past year.
A Look Back and a Look Ahead
As we prepare to move into 2026, it’s a great time to reflect on your creative life for the past year and to make goals for the next.