Pastel Journal February 2020

Pastel Journal February 2020 is a complete digital issue for artists who work in pastel. This PDF edition includes feature articles, step-by-step demonstrations, and studio advice from leading pastel artists. Download the magazine now and start reading immediately on your preferred device.

The February 2020 issue, Number 126, focuses on landscape painting, urban scenes, and the quieter side of nature. You will find practical guidance on composition, color, and working from life.

Book Overview

Pastel Journal February 2020 is the February edition of the six-times-a-year art magazine published by Peak Media Properties, LLC, dba Golden Peak Media. This digital issue presents original articles by and about contemporary pastel artists, including Sophie Amauger, Susan Grossman, Greg Barnes, Olga Abramova, and Alejandra Gos.

The issue also includes a travel feature on painting in Paris, a portfolio of urban pastels by Susan Grossman, and landscape advice from Richard McKinley. The cover painting is Berkeley Hills by Greg Barnes.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Sophie Amauger’s observations of the French countryside and her approach to painting momentary light.
• Susan Grossman’s rainy-day city scenes and her use of dry media to capture daily urban life.
• Greg Barnes’s move from portraiture to landscapes and his full-time artistic career.
• Olga Abramova’s experimental still life work with color, lighting, and composition.
• Alejandra Gos’s fast painting and bold mark-making in Northwest landscapes.
• Richard McKinley’s five tips for bringing a landscape scene to life.
• Desmond O’Hagan’s guide to finding artistic inspiration in Paris.

Why This Book Matters

Pastel Journal has long served pastel artists and collectors. This issue documents contemporary approaches to landscape and still life while connecting them to pastel’s broader history.

A related article highlights the Getty Museum’s exhibition Peasants in Pastel: Millet and the Pastel Revival, showing how pastel was revived by artists such as Jean-Francois Millet, Camille Pissarro, and Giovanni Segantini. For readers, the issue offers both practical instruction and a deeper appreciation of the medium.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF through your account and download it to your computer, tablet, smartphone, or compatible reading app.

The PDF works with Kindle apps, Adobe Reader, and most modern e-reader applications on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.

FAQ

How do I get my download? Immediately after purchase, the PDF will be available for download from your account.

Will I receive a physical magazine? No. This product is a digital-only edition of Pastel Journal.

What devices can I use? The PDF can be opened on desktop computers, tablets, smartphones, and apps that support PDF files.

Build your pastel library with this February 2020 edition of Pastel Journal. Download the issue today and enjoy expert guidance at your own pace.

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