Top Three Pastel Stories of 2023

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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
Emma Colbert, Sunset Harbour, soft pastel on Pastelmat, 16 x 12 in

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
Tony Allain, “Snow at the Balloch,” pastel on sanded paper, 19 1/2 x 25 1/2 in

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
Thérèse Schwartze, “Amelia Eliza van Leeuwen,” 1900, pastel on paper, 73.5 x 59 cm, C.B Tilanus Bequest, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Without frame

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.


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PleinAir Magazine and American Watercolor Weekly Editor-in-Chief With more than 20 years experience in art publishing, Kelly Kane has served previously as Editor-in-Chief of Watercolor Artist magazine and Content Director for The Artist’s Magazine, Drawing, Acrylic Artist, and Pastel Journal. She has interviewed many of the preeminent artists of our time and written numerous articles about painting, drawing, art education and art history. She is now the Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine and the American Watercolor Weekly newsletter. Click here to send her an email.

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