Features Lyric Journey Cheryl Culver brings an original vision and quiet energy to her paintings of the English countryside. By Ken Gofton Open Spaces Kathleen Dunn's Midwestern landscapes feature a soft, indistinct, yet mesmerizing quality. By Robert K. Carsten Technical Matters: Making Faces Walk through the artist's process step by step as a portrait of a young girl unfolds. By Bev Lee A World View Margot Schulzke's cityscapes are the splendid result of an eye for architecture and an artist's wanderlust. By Christine Proskow In Character Artist Al Zerries' search for character injects his pastel figures with emotional punch. By Sarah A. Strickley Special Report: Hanging Tough Quality framing makes a difference. Five artists supply 23 tips for getting it right. By Deborah Secor Columns Art Matters Pastels take Manhattan. Plus, the 2008 Creative Spark showcase. Edited by Jessica Canterbury Pastel Pointers Aerial perspective: what it is and how to put it to work in your landscapes. By Richard McKinley Professional Practices Sharpen drawing skills by sketching "live." Here's what you need to know. By Tamara Moan The Pastel Journal 2008 Index Painting Spot Pastels and Provence—a perfect combination. By Ann Sanders
|