Mary Beth Drabiszczak reveals how a split-second decision changed the course of her prizewinning painting.
Created the same year as the Group of Seven’s founding, "Ice Bridge" tells another national story.
https://youtu.be/eHGLtNdr9QQ
Pastel Podcast Episode 10: Brenda Boylan
Lessons from a Master Pastelist
Brenda Boylan brings a joyful, practical, and deeply human approach to pastel painting. From a...
Nancy Silvia gets candid about the challenges — and rewards — of plein air painting well into one’s 60s, 70s, and beyond.
Dalibor Dejanovic gives the inside story on his prizewinning pastel.
Carol Peebles explores her subject’s inner life in a powerful portrait.
Lorenzo Chavez shares his field-tested approach to working with pastels outdoors.
https://youtu.be/SlhTwy3_9SY
Pastel Podcast Episode 9: Alain Picard
Alain Picard is known for color-forward, energetic pastel paintings that feel both immediate and thoughtful. His path to becoming...
Six pastel painters share their portraits of fellow artists.
Of all the stories published on Pastel Today, five stood out as your favorites from the past year.









