Pastel Journal Spring 2024

Pastel Journal Spring 2024 is the special 25th anniversary issue, available as an instant digital download. This edition celebrates a quarter century of pastel art with the complete results of the annual Pastel 100 Competition.

Inside, readers will find award-winning works from five categories, interviews with distinguished jurors, and profiles of emerging and established pastel artists. The issue also introduces a new back-page column called Game Changer.

Book Overview

Published by Golden Peak Media, Pastel Journal Spring 2024 invites pastel artists and art lovers into a vibrant showcase of contemporary pastel painting. It documents the 25th annual Pastel 100 Competition, which has brought 2,500 works into the spotlight over its history.

The issue includes the five top award winners, 25 category prizewinners, five Ones to Watch winners, and 65 Honorable Mentions. Featured artists include Jia Wei, Sara Gallagher, Yang Zhao, Andrew McDermott, and Nancie King Mertz.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The complete winners and honorable mentions of the 25th annual Pastel 100 Competition across five categories.
• Interviews with the five category jurors, including Desmond O’Hagan, Ellen Eagle, Brian Bailey, and Marla Baggetta.
• Commentary on the award-winning paintings, from landscapes and portraits to still lifes, animals, and abstract works.
• A look at Sara Gallagher’s Pastel Journal Award of Excellence and the cover painting Retrospect.
• The launch of the new Game Changer column, celebrating breakthrough works by pastel artists.
• A tribute to art materials manufacturer Jack Richeson and the impact of his support for the pastel community.

Why This Book Matters

Pastel Journal has been a leading voice for the pastel medium since 1999. This anniversary issue matters because it captures a milestone in the magazine’s history and in the broader pastel movement.

The Pastel 100 has helped many artists gain recognition, and the magazine continues to serve as a resource for instruction and inspiration. For both practicing pastelists and collectors, this issue offers a lasting record of today’s pastel scene.

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 appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard PDF reading apps.

FAQ

How do I access my digital copy? After purchase, you will receive instant access to the PDF. You can download it directly to your device.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No, this is a digital product only. No physical item will be mailed.

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

Download your copy today and enjoy this celebratory collection of pastel art.

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