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Pastel: Colleen Howe's Pastel Landscapes

View an online exclusive gallery of more work by July/August American Artist 2008 featured artist Colleen Howe. The Cowboy 2007, pastel, 14 x 18. All artwork this gallery collection the artist. Cassis Boat Reflections 2007, pastel, 18 x 24. Horses at...

Published 11 Sep 2008 6:18 AM by American Artist

Filed under: Colleen Howe, gallery, Pastel, American Artist

Pastel: Janet Monafo: Pastel Still Lifes and Figures

Janet Monafo once tossed objects onto her studio floor in an attempt to paint a more random arrangement with pastels. “I really wanted to accept whatever happened, but in the end I couldn’t resist my need to carefully organize the shapes and...

Published 11 Sep 2008 6:16 AM by American Artist

Filed under: Pastel, Drawing, Watercolor, still lifes, Janet Monafo, Sketches, American Artist, grisaille, Stephen Doherty, figure paintings, Giorgio Morandi

Pastel: Masters

Artists looking to work with pastel can learn valuable techniques and tips by studying artists who first explored the medium and discovered the possibilities the medium offers. by Naomi Ekperigin Although the work of oil painters and draftsmen is well...

Published 11 Sep 2008 6:10 AM by American Artist

Filed under: pastel painting, Pastel, Oil, Drawing, Watercolor, still lifes, Liz Haywood-Sullivan, painting portraits, plein air, American Artist, American Art, J. Paul Getty Museum, Naomi Ekperigin, figure painter, Edgar Degas, Impressionist, Mary Cassatt, en plein air, draw, etching

Pastel: Denise LaRue Mahlke: Art as a Calling

Denise LaRue Mahlke believes that being an artist is a calling that involves preserving, celebrating, and sharing in God’s creation. That’s one of the reasons she challenges herself to strive for excellence as a pastel painter and a teacher...

Published 11 Sep 2008 3:08 AM by American Artist

Filed under: Pastel, Oil, Drawing, Watercolor, Denise LaRue Mahlke, Fine Art, Sketches, Sketch, workshop, underpainting, plein air, Rembrandt, American Artist, Stephen Doherty, landscape painting, focal point, Ned Mueller

Pastel: Roger Ambrosier: Atmospheric, Pastel Landscapes

In the March 2008 of American Artist, pastelist Roger Ambrosier created atmospheric landscapes that stressed the essence and mood of a scene. We present more of his landscapes in this online exclusive gallery. First Light 2006, pastel, 8 x 10. All artwork...

Published 11 Aug 2008 6:05 AM by American Artist

Filed under: gallery, Pastel, Roger Ambrosier, American Artist

Pastel: Critique: "The Old Man"

Modulate contrast to keep the attention on the focal point. by Dawn Whitelaw The Old Man Pastel, 23 x 17. The artist has done an excellent job with this pastel portrait—the drawing and the use of color are quite effective. My only suggestion would...

Published 11 Aug 2008 6:02 AM by American Artist

Filed under: Pastel, Drawing, Dawn Whitelaw, critique, workshop, Scott Christensen, American Artist, draw, focal point

Pastel: Sam Goodsell: Sticking With the Figure

In 1994 New York City pastelist Sam Goodsell returned to the art world after nine years away, determined to fully explore the challenging and rewarding genre of figure painting. His dedication is paying off. To read more features like this, subscribe...

Published 11 Aug 2008 2:55 AM by American Artist

Filed under: pastel painting, Pastel, Oil, Drawing, Sam Goodsell, Sketch, figure painting, American Artist, fixative, draw, art materials, Dan Gheno, figurative paintings, gesso

Pastel: Sam Goodsell's Pastel Figures

In this online exclusive gallery, view more pastel figures by American Artist April 2008 featured artist Sam Goodsell. Inner Dance-Jessica 2007, pastel, 54¾ x 43¼. All artwork this gallery collection the artist unless otherwise indicated...

Published 6 Jun 2008 5:50 AM by American Artist

Filed under: gallery, Pastel, Sam Goodsell, American Artist

Pastel: William Schneider: Painting the Mouth

Painting the expressiveness of a person’s mouth helps establish his or her likeness, personality, and vitality in a portrait, yet many artists have difficulty representing that facial feature. Here’s how I teach students to paint a mouth in...

Published 6 Jun 2008 5:47 AM by American Artist

Filed under: how to paint, Pastel, Oil, Drawing, Watercolor, William Schneider, Fine Art, Sketches, plein air, Scott Christensen, American Artist, draw, John Singer Sargent, art competitions

Pastel: William Schneider's Oils and Pastels

In the May 2008 issue of American Artist , William Schneider discussed how he teaches students to paint a mouth in either oil or pastel. We offer more examples of his work in this online exclusive gallery. After the Fiesta 2008, pastel, 16 x 20. All artwork...

Published 7 May 2008 2:05 AM by American Artist

Filed under: gallery, Pastel, Oil, oil painting, William Schneider, American Artist

Pastel: GALLERY: Richard McKinley's Oil and Pastel Landscapes

In the January 2007 issue of American Artist, we discuss how Richard McKinley guides a picture through a "dance," during which his medium exerts as much influence over the performance as he does. We present more of his oil and pastel landscapes...

Published 7 Apr 2008 4:58 AM by American Artist

Filed under: pastel painting, gallery, Pastel, Oil, Watercolor, Richard McKinley, underpainting, American Artist

Pastel: 70th Anniversary Competition Winners

We present the semifinalists in the pastel category. by Karen Stanger Johnston Changing Channels by Mike Barret Kolasinski, 2007, pastel on archival foam board, 12 x 24. First Place: Mike Barret Kolasinski Chicago artist Mike Barret Kolasinski is passionate...

Published 7 Mar 2008 4:20 AM by American Artist

Filed under: pastel painting, Pastel, Oil, Drawing, Watercolor, still lifes, Fine Art, Sketches, Sketch, underpainting, plein air, Legion Paper, American Artist, fixative, en plein air, art materials, General Pencil, Utrecht

Pastel: CRITIQUE: "Maddy No. 1"

Pay careful attention to color temperature. by Elizabeth Pruitt Maddy No. 1 2006, pastel on acid-free foam board, 24 x 20. The artist has achieved an intimate feeling in this paintingâ??itâ??s as if the viewer is drawn into the horseâ...

Published 7 Mar 2008 12:57 AM by American Artist

Filed under: Pastel, Oil, Drawing, still lifes, Fine Art, workshop, American Artist, Elizabeth Pruitt

Pastel: David Stout: A Disciplined Approach to Pastel

With limited time to paint, pastelist Dave Stout has learned to pare down his supplies and develop an efficient and effective working method. Like what you read? Become an American Artist subscriber today! by Linda S. Price Back to the Clouds 2006, pastel...

Published 8 Feb 2008 4:30 AM by American Artist

Filed under: pastel painting, Pastel, Oil, Drawing, still lifes, Dave Stout, Sketches, Rembrandt, Sennelier, American Artist, fixative, focal point, painting flowers, Linda S. Price

Pastel: Albert Handell's Pastel Paintings: A Retrospective Exhibition

Albert Handell, one of the most important artists working in pastel today, is currently the subject of a retrospective exhibition at The Butler Institute of American Art. Here, he describes some of the seminal paintings in the show and his continuing...

Published 9 Jan 2008 4:25 AM by American Artist

Filed under: Pastel, Drawing, Watercolor, Albert Handell, Fine Art, plein air, American Artist, American Art, Stephen Doherty

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