Albert Handell gives his best advice for painting trees in pastel.
Oil painter Lon Brauer reveals the reason he picked up pastels again after setting them aside for decades.
Jill Stefani Wagner reveals the reasons she gave up watercolors for the level of control and flexibility pastels offer.
Allison Krajcik reveals the reasons she abandoned watercolors for the “more forgiving” medium.
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.
Tobi Clement demonstrates her process step by step.
6 Practical Tips for Working with Pastels
Cheryl Browder shares her process for exploring a subject to find the perfect composition.
Follow along as Cheryl Browder shows you how thumbnail plein air sketches can bridge the gap between fleeting impressions and finished studio paintings.









