The Pastel Journal - DIGITAL Issue: The Pastel Journal October 2007

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DIGITAL Issue: The Pastel Journal October 2007, Digital Edition

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Special Report: Branching Out
Five artists' paintings of woods and trees demonstrate how inspiration can lead in many different creative directions.
By Sarah A. Strickley

Features
Painting the Rhythm of the Land
Color, value and textural contrast are key considerations for Albert Handell as he presents his visions of an energetic landscape.
By Anne Hevener

A Human Touch
Tim Gaydos takes to diners—and the streets—to create portraits that represent a wide spectrum human experiences.
By Michael Chesley Johnson

Living Things
Marcia Holmes keeps herself open to surprises, but also depends on an underpainting and strong shapes to bring life to her near-abstract florals.
By Robert K. Carsten

Lighting Up the Sky
Liz Haywood-Sullivan directs her interest in light and skies—and her fascination with the unlimited possibilities for color—into landscapes that soar.
By Loraine DeBonis

Up Close & Botanical
Creative composition and an attraction to light and texture lend distinction to Sheila M. Evans' paintings of flora.
By Christine Proskow

Columns
Art Matters
A pastel party in Albuquerque, remembering Richard Cletus Pionk, and more.
Edited by Jessica Canterbury

Artist's Viewpoint
Before you put pastel to paper, put some thought into a painting's concept; it's the DNA that will shape the end result.
By Margot Schulzke

Pastel Pointers
Working in a series is a perfect tactic for artists who seek a bigger goal—and lasting inspiration—for their art.
By Elsie Di Nardo Dresch

Painting Spot
A trek into Canyon de Chelley provides not only a unique view into an ancient civilization, but plenty of material for a plein air painter.
By Reif Erickson