Oil painter Lon Brauer reveals the reason he picked up pastels again after setting them aside for decades.
The 5th Annual Pastel Live has wrapped up after several days of camaraderie, painting workshops and roundtables, paint-along sessions, and learning from the masters. Here's a recap of the amazing demos from Friday in case you missed it!
On Day 2 of Pastel Live this year, we saw full-length painting demonstrations from Nancy Nowak, Linda Mutti, W. Truman Hosner, Laura Pollak, Eve Miller, and Vera Kavura. It was incredible to watch each pastel painting come to life.
We're back, coming to you daily from the 5th Annual Pastel Live online art conference, where we're broadcasting live from three locations, with artists watching from all over the world.
Welcome to your 2025 Pastel Live highlights! Pastel Live is an annual online art conference taking place now through September 19, where we're learning from 20+ of the world's leading pastel artists.
Jill Stefani Wagner reveals the reasons she gave up watercolors for the level of control and flexibility pastels offer.
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Pastel Podcast Episode 5: Albert Handell
This episode of The Pastel Podcast features Albert Handell, an influential impressionist painter working in both pastel and oil....
Allison Krajcik reveals the reasons she abandoned watercolors for the “more forgiving” medium.
Pastel Tips and Techniques
3 Ways to Improve Your Next Pastel with this Hack from Albert Handell
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How using charcoal can create subtle effects.
Only in the best way! Aaron Schuerr shares his approach for unlocking the joy of painting with a medium that’s forgiving, expressive, and vibrant.









