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