Pastel Journal Summer 2021

Pastel Journal Summer 2021 is a 76-page digital issue devoted to pastel painting, landscape work, and the art of strong composition. This PDF edition of the quarterly magazine is ready for instant download after purchase.

The Summer 2021 issue showcases pastel artists at work and explores the ideas that shape their paintings. Readers will find practical instruction, artist profiles, exhibition news, and plein air stories from the field.

Book Overview

Pastel Journal Summer 2021 (Issue No. 134) brings together features on design, color, and storytelling in pastel. Artist Patricia Prescott Sueme shares her landscape approach; Bev Lee talks about capturing everyday moments; Marie Tippets demonstrates a limited palette in still life; and Roberta Condon presents a moving series on American family farming.

The issue also includes a look at the Pastel Society’s 122nd annual exhibition, plus a closer look at James McNeill Whistler’s influential Venice pastels. It is designed for practicing pastel artists, students, and anyone interested in contemporary pastel painting.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Guides to painting dappled sunlight and building stronger landscape compositions.
• Profiles of Patricia Prescott Sueme, Bev Lee, Marie Tippets, and Roberta Condon.
• Seven pastelists share the highs and lows of plein air painting.
• A study of James McNeill Whistler’s Venice pastels and their influence.
• News from The Pastel Society’s 122nd annual exhibition.
• Practical columns on design, anatomy of a painting, pastel voyages, and bright ideas.

Why This Book Matters

This issue places composition at the center of great painting. It encourages artists to think about the structure of a work, not just its subject or color, and it highlights the creative processes of working pastel artists.

For readers who follow the pastel world, the Summer 2021 issue captures a significant moment when The Pastel Society moved its annual exhibition online and continued to recognize emerging artists.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access to the PDF after purchase and can read it on your computer, tablet, phone, or compatible reading app.

The file is best viewed with a PDF reader that supports standard PDF files. It works with Kindle apps and most desktop or mobile readers.

FAQ

How do I get instant access? After your order is complete, the PDF download link will be available to you immediately.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital product only, so no printed magazine will be mailed.

Which devices can I use? You can use a computer, tablet, smartphone, or reading app that supports PDF files.

Add this inspiring issue to your digital library and explore fresh approaches to pastel painting.