Pastel Journal Summer 2025

Pastel Journal Summer 2025 is Issue No. 150 of the quarterly magazine devoted to pastel art. This digital edition explores expression through pastel, with nine ideas to get in the flow, tips for painting on colored surfaces, and techniques for combining pastel with hot wax. Download the PDF instantly and learn from the work of contemporary pastelists.

The Summer 2025 issue includes feature articles on lyrical landscapes, bold color, and resilient floral painting, along with practical coaching columns for artists at every level.

Book Overview

Pastel Journal Summer 2025, published by Golden Peak Media, brings together artists and educators in a 76-page digital format. Editor-in-chief Anne Hevener introduces the theme of expression, and the issue presents five pastelists sharing how they create elevated, ethereal landscapes. Technical articles and studio profiles support the magazine’s focus on helping artists move from skill toward personal voice.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The Lyrical Landscape: five pastel artists discuss inspiration, light, color, and edges in expressive landscape painting.
• Joy, Splendor & Speed: Richard Suckling combines color, light, and dynamic mark-making in landscapes full of vitality.
• Use Everything You’ve Got … Including Restraint: Colette Odya Smith shares nine pastel application techniques to encourage creative flow.
• Familiar Questions, Fresh Answers: Marz Doerflinger forges a bond with the land by returning to the same scenes.
• Coming Into Bloom: Olena Duchêne turns life’s challenges into expressive and resilient floral art.
• A Soft Touch: Dawn Limbert expresses her love of the natural world through pastel.
• Anatomy of a Painting: Jerry N. Weiss examines William Merritt Chase’s In the Studio.

Why This Book Matters

This issue is valuable for pastel artists because it pairs technical training with the pursuit of personal expression. It also records notable recent achievements in the pastel world, including museum acquisitions and artist honors. Readers will find both practical advice and a broader view of the pastel community.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You can access the file after purchase from your account or download link. The PDF is compatible with desktop computers, tablets, smartphones, and reading apps that support PDF files. Use a tablet or desktop display for the best reading experience.

FAQ

How will I receive the magazine after purchase? You will receive an instant download link. The PDF can be saved to your device and accessed at any time.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, and no physical item will be mailed.

Which devices can I use? The PDF can be opened on desktop computers, tablets, smartphones, and standard PDF reading apps.

Download Pastel Journal Summer 2025 and bring these expressive pastel techniques into your studio.