Of all the stories published on Pastel Today, five 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!
1. Plein Air Tips from Your Favorite Pastel Artists
5 pros share their best advice on choosing what sticks to take with you — and which to leave at home, plus how to keep your pastels safe and secure on location.
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2. On the Road to Dramatic Skies
Tobi Clement demonstrates her process step by step.
3. Fixes to 7 Common Tree Painting Problems
Doug Dawson shares his best tips for painting trees in pastel.
4. How to Paint Greens with Pastels
Xenia Sease explains her approach for tackling a verdant landscape.
5. The Dreaded “What Kind of Artist Are You?” Question — And How to Answer It
Natasha Isenhour urges us to defy labels.
Thank you joining us for a great year of pastel stories! We look forward to seeing what 2026 has to offer.
