Pastel landscapes

It's fascinating how the same landscape can change depending on the time of the day, season of the year, and the specific kind of weather. We asked three pastel artists—Don Williams, Margi Lucena and Margaret Evans—about painting weather in a landscape.

Our experts offer 10 tips about how to paint with pastels, regarding choosing pastels and surfaces, making an underpainting, and staying loose.

Marsh Contemplation by Eve Miller Pastel ~ 8 x 8

'Take me There' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulis purchase here $125 You know you want it. Sanded papers. Pastels and sanded pastel papers make a wonderful combination but paper can be expensive. You might think that you aren't good enough yet to spend the money on sanded paper. You might not be able to find it easily in your local art store or of you do it is only sold in the pricey pads. I haven't bought a pad of sanded paper in years. Instead I purchase my paper by the sheet and cut it down to…

Explore the colorful world of oil pastels with 'Oil Pastel Drawings for Beginners.' This guide offers simple tips, techniques, and fun project ideas perfect for anyone starting out. Learn how to pick the right pastels and paper, and create beautiful art easily. Great for new artists of all ages

How often have you seen a gorgeous sky only to be disappointed by the photo when you tried to capture it? This is one of the reasons I love painting skies! Y...

Embrace the serene beauty of dawn with our "Tranquil Meadow at Sunrise" digital artwork. This high-resolution download features a lush landscape bathed in the soft glow of morning light. Delicate wildflowers in hues of pink and white dance in the foreground, leading your eye to a tranquil river that gently meanders through the awakening meadow. The pastel sky, adorned with whispers of clouds, promises the start of a peaceful day. This instant digital download includes a high-quality image in…