Discover how drawing and layered color helped him move beyond Impressionism — and what that means for pastel painters today.
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.









