Pastel Journal Spring 2021

Pastel Journal Spring 2021 is the special competition issue devoted to the 22nd Annual Pastel 100. This digital PDF edition delivers an inside look at the prizewinning paintings selected from nearly 2,000 entries. The file is available for instant download.

Alongside the award features, readers get practical advice on writing artist statements, news from pastel societies, and professional instruction.

Book Overview

This issue of Pastel Journal, published by Golden Peak Media, celebrates top talents and rising stars in pastel painting. Editor-in-chief Anne Hevener introduces the Pastel 100 competition and explains how the five category jurors made their selections. The issue includes profiles of the top award winners: Javad Soleimanpour, ShiLei He, Yael Maimon, Simone Bingemer, and Peter Seltzer. Category winners and honorable mentions are presented across landscape, portrait, still life, animal, and abstract sections.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Profiles of Pastel 100 award winners, including the Founder’s Award and Richeson Pastel Awards.
• Juror insights from the 22nd Annual Pastel 100 competition.
• Category winners and honorable mentions in five artistic categories.
• The 5-Minute Coach column with guidelines for writing an effective artist statement.
• News about pastel societies in southern China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
• An editor’s note remembering artist Bill Creevy and his contribution to pastel.

Why This Book Matters

Pastel Journal documents the contemporary pastel movement and recognizes excellence in the medium. The Pastel 100 is one of the most anticipated competitions for pastel artists, and this issue preserves the winning works and the stories behind them. For artists, collectors, and students of pastel painting, the issue offers both inspiration and practical guidance.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps.

FAQ

When will I receive the file? Access is granted instantly after purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition and no printed magazine will be sent.

Can I read it on my tablet or phone? Yes, the PDF is compatible with common reading apps and devices.

Enjoy this special competition issue and explore the full range of outstanding pastel work from the 22nd Annual Pastel 100.