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Thérèse Schwartze, "Amelia Eliza van Leeuwen," 1900, pastel on paper, 73.5 x 59 cm, C.B Tilanus Bequest, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands - without frame
Gail Sibley takes a closer look at one of Thérèse Schwartze's artworks at the Rijksmuseum. Plus an extraordinary exhibition of Vermeers coming soon!
To fix or not to fix: some fixative brands
Pastel Today Advisory Board members offer their take on the question of whether to fix or not. Plus some valuable info on framing pastels!
Clarence Porter - six sticks of pastels - two colours each in three values. FEATURE
Clarence Porter shares a way to get over a colour rut. Plus, cows take two awards!
Carol Holland, Patchwork, pastel, no size. Detail Second place Emerging Category. FEATURE
A close look at two winning paintings in the Dakota Art Pastels 2022 Competition. Plus the Kingston Prize call for entry to Canadian painters of portraits.
Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads - Larry Moore
Larry Moore has lots to say on the creative process and growing as an artist. Plus, Karen Margulis’s new video.
Emma Colbert, Fennec Fox, soft pastel on Fisher 400, 9 x 9 in-detail
Emma Colbert takes us through the steps of choosing a colour palette. Plus a pastel painting to honour International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Roberta Condon, Pulling in the Drive, pastel, no size. Third Place. Feature
A close look at two winners from the Established Category. Plus, Are you talented enough to paint?
Finding your style: Getty Image from unsplash - Feature
Five resources for finding your style. Plus two pastel Honourable Award winners from Noveember 2022 PleinAir Salon.
Painting Trees: Richard Suckling, "Cornish Trees," pastels on Sennelier La Carte Pastel Card, 39 x 33cm - detail
Richard Suckling offers a way to make it easier to paint trees from photos. Plus, Carlson’s words on painting trees.
Christopher Copeland, "November Moonrise," pastel, 11x14 in. - Detail
Christopher Copeland shares the inspiration behind his winning painting, “November Moonrise.” Plus, a powerful seascape by Jane McGraw-Teubner.

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