Pastel Journal Winter 2023

Welcome to Pastel Journal Winter 2023, the quarterly issue for pastel artists who want practical instruction and inspiration. This digital download is available as a PDF and gives you instant access to feature stories, studio advice, and step-by-step approaches for working with soft pastels.

The Winter 2023 issue includes portrait artist Vladimir Zlotskiy, seascape painter Elena Degenhardt, and three approaches to wet-pastel underpainting. It also takes a close look at an Edgar Degas pastel and shares a self-critique checklist from artist Karin Richter.

Book Overview

Pastel Journal Winter 2023 is a 76-page magazine from Golden Peak Media. It is written for artists who work in pastel and covers technique, materials, artist profiles, and art history.

Features in this issue showcase how artists build a likeness in portraits, express the power of the sea, and use underpainting for confident beginnings. Columns include studio hacks, painting analysis, and practical advice for evaluating a painting in progress.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Vladimir Zlotskiy’s portrait practice and how he captures the spirit of his model.
• Elena Degenhardt’s pastel seascapes and her connection to the sea.
• Three approaches to wet-pastel underpainting by Jacob Aguiar.
• An anatomy of Edgar Degas’s Woman Having Her Hair Combed.
• A profile of courtroom artists Shirley and Andrea Shepard.
• Karin Richter’s checklist for self-critique and evaluating a finished painting.
• Budget-friendly studio hacks and ways to save money on art materials.

Why This Book Matters

Pastel Journal has long served as a resource for artists who work in pastel. This Winter 2023 issue combines practical instruction with considered art history, including an extended look at a major Degas pastel held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It also celebrates working artists at different stages of their careers, offering readers models for their own creative paths.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you will receive access to the PDF through your account. The file works with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps that support PDF files.

FAQ

How do I access my download? Instant access is available after purchase through your digital library.

Will a physical magazine be shipped? No. This product is a digital PDF edition only.

Which devices support this PDF? The PDF can be opened on tablets, phones, computers, and compatible Kindle apps.

Add Pastel Journal Winter 2023 to your collection and keep this issue close while you work in your studio.