Pastel Journal December 2018

Pastel Journal December 2018 is a complete digital issue of the pastel painting magazine. This 76-page PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase. It combines artist profiles, practical technique articles, and a special feature on decoding Degas.

This issue brings together contemporary pastel artists and historical inspiration. From Ryan Bradley’s geometric portraits to Mira M. White’s mixed-media paintings, the magazine showcases a range of approaches to pastel.

Book Overview

Pastel Journal December 2018, Issue No. 119, is published by F+W, A Content + Ecommerce Company. The issue includes features on Diane Reed Sawyer, Kari Tirrell, and Desmond O’Hagan’s study of a Degas pastel. Regular departments include Editor’s Note, Art Matters, Creative Life, Skill Builders, Start From Sketch, and Great Pastels.

The issue also covers the Museum of Fine Arts Boston exhibition “French Pastels, Treasures from the Vault,” with a companion article by Jeanne Rosier Smith on painting in the styles of Degas, Cassatt, and Millet. Written for pastel artists, students, and art enthusiasts, this edition explores experimentation, technique, and creative discovery.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• “Decoding Degas” by Desmond O’Hagan, a modern artist’s account of copying a French master’s pastel.
• “Pattern, Realism & Recognition” by John A. Parks, on Ryan Bradley’s geometric black-and-white portraits.
• “Visual Narratives of Ethereal Beauty” by Robert K. Carsten, on Mira M. White’s mixed-media paintings.
• “As Above, So Below” by Michael Woodson, featuring Diane Reed Sawyer’s ambiguous depictions of heights and depths.
• “A Modern Spin” by Amy Leibrock, on Kari Tirrell’s whimsical still life “jumble paintings.”
• A profile of Vermont artist and Native American shaman Susan Ross Grimaldi.
• Practical columns including “Drawing as Meditation” and Skill Builders.

Why This Book Matters

Pastel Journal connects working artists with the techniques and ideas that shape pastel painting today. The December 2018 issue highlights both contemporary voices and historical masters, showing how risk-taking and experimentation can enrich an artist’s practice.

The feature on decoding Degas and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston exhibition ties current studio work to the broader history of pastel. For readers interested in drawing, mixed media, portraiture, and still life, this issue offers a focused look at a versatile medium.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase through your account or download link.

The PDF can be read on desktop computers, tablets, smartphones, and compatible Kindle apps. Use any standard PDF reader or reading app that supports PDF files.

FAQ

How do I get access? After purchase, you can download the PDF instantly from the confirmation page or your account.

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

What devices are supported? The PDF works with standard PDF readers on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.

Add this issue to your digital library and explore the techniques and artists featured in Pastel Journal December 2018.