June 2008 Features
Animal Attraction Animals have inspired artists throughout the ages. These five pastel artists offer contemporary examples of how to translate animal charms into art.
By Deborah Secor

Dialogue: Chin-Cheng Hung
The artist draws inspiration from past and present to paint the figure in a way that reflects a classic sense of beauty.
By Sarah A. Strickley

Artistic Equilibrium
Larry Moore enjoys a happy balance of work in the field and in the studio, in pastel and in oil, and in landscape and figures.
By Deborah Secor

The Thrill of Color
Mary Silverwood's lively paintings of Chaco Canyon and other Southwestern sites reveal an artist's joy for color and shape.
By Anne Hevener

Special Report: Support System
Not every paper is alike. Discover the breadth of possibilities in this overview of pastel supports.
By Maggie Price

June 2008 Columns
Art Matters
What's on our summer reading list, plus society news from London and the next Creative Spark.
Edited by Jessica Canterbury

Professional Practices
Painting the hot spots of your hometown can be an effective tool for boosting art sales.
By Nancie King Mertz

Pastel Pointers
Ready to paint en plein air? Here's what you need to know—and what you need to have.
By Richard McKinley

Artist's Viewpoint
Never underestimate the role of a solid drawing in making a painting successful.
By Margot Schulzke

Painting Spot
Walk in the footsteps of the great California plein air painters at the Torrey Pines State Reserve.
By Kim Lordier