Pastel Journal December 2019

This digital edition of Pastel Journal December 2019 is available as an instant PDF download. It is a 76-page issue from Peak Media Properties, produced for pastel artists and anyone interested in the medium. The issue includes a special look at paintings made after dark.

Inside, twelve artists share nocturnes inspired by the evening, along with technical secrets for capturing mood and light. Additional articles cover color mixing, creative motivation, and the work of several contemporary pastelists.

Book Overview

Pastel Journal December 2019 is Issue No. 125 of the pastel art magazine, edited by Anne Hevener. This edition features a portfolio of nocturnes, practical skill builders, and artist profiles.

The issue includes feature articles on the art of Claudia Biçen, Julie Freeman, and Kitty Wallis, as well as a landscape feature on the paintings of Clive Tyler. It also offers guidance on painting snow, handling difficult greens, and overcoming creative inertia.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Twelve pastel nocturnes and the technical approaches behind them
• A profile of Claudia Biçen and her contemplative, wide-ranging pastel work
• Clive Tyler’s richly colored wilderness landscapes
• Julie Freeman’s photorealism inspired by New Zealand subjects
• Kitty Wallis’s bold color choices and energetic mark-making
• Practical tips from Christine Swann for overcoming inertia
• A color decoder by Michael Chesley Johnson on working with green

Why This Book Matters

This issue connects contemporary pastel practice with the broader history of the medium. It references the National Gallery of Art exhibition The Touch of Color: Pastels at the National Gallery of Art, which traces pastel from the Renaissance to the present.

For pastel painters, the magazine offers concrete guidance on common challenges such as greens, nocturnes, and staying motivated. For collectors and art lovers, it provides a varied view of current pastel art.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be opened on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones using Kindle apps, standard PDF readers, or other compatible reading software.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase? You can download the PDF immediately after completing your purchase.

Is a physical copy included? No, this is a digital-only issue. No print edition is shipped.

What devices are supported? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and most mobile reading applications.

Download this issue to explore new techniques and inspiration for your pastel practice.