Of all the stories published on Pastel Today, three stood out as your favorites from the past year. If they were among your most-loved articles, I hope you enjoy this second dose of inspiration. If they’re new to you, welcome to the party!
![Emma Colbert, Sunset Harbour, soft pastel on Pastelmat, 16 x 12 in](https://pasteltoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Emma-Colbert-Sunset-Harbour-soft-pastel-on-Pastelmat-16-x-12-in.jpg)
Choosing a Colour Palette with Emma Colbert
Emma Colbert takes us through the steps of choosing a colour palette. Plus a pastel painting to honour International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
![Tony Allain, "Snow at the Balloch," pastel on sanded paper, 19 1/2 x 25 1/2 in](https://pasteltoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Tony-Allain-Snow-at-the-Balloch-pastel-on-sanded-paper-19-12-x-25-12-in.png)
Tony Allain Shares The Pastels He Cannot Do Without
Artist Tony Allain shares his favourite pastel….His choice(s) may surprise you. Plus, meet former Pastel Live faculty member Susan Jenkins.
![Thérèse Schwartze, "Amelia Eliza van Leeuwen," 1900, pastel on paper, 73.5 x 59 cm, C.B Tilanus Bequest, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Without frame](https://pasteltoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Therese-Schwartze-Amelia-Eliza-van-Leeuwen-1900-pastel-on-paper-73.5-x-59-cm-C.B-Tilanus-Bequest-Rijsmuseum-Amsterdam-Netherlands-without-frame-scaled.jpg)
At The Rijksmuseum – A Portrait By Thérèse Schwartze
Gail Sibley takes a closer look at one of Thérèse Schwartze’s artworks at the Rijksmuseum. Plus an extraordinary exhibition of Vermeers!
Thank you joining us for a great year of pastel stories! We look forward to seeing what 2024 has to offer.