Carolyn Robles
Carolyn Robles, a newcomer to pastels, took this year's top honor, winning the Jack Richeson/Unison Pastels Best of Show Award for a stunning portrait.
By Anne Hevener

Peter Seltzer
The Ruth Richeson/Unison Pastels Award went to Peter Seltzer for his magical still life pairing lush fabrics with colorful spools of thread.
By Sarah A. Strickley

Vilas Tonape
An arresting self-portrait caught The Pastel Journal's Grand Prize Award for artist and teacher Vilas Tonape.
By Jessica Canterbury

Georjean B. Hertzwig
Georjean B. Hertzwig's transition from sculptor to painter has gotten off to a great start with a Dianne B. Bernhard/Art Spirit Foundation Gold Medal Award.
By Christine Proskow

Jerry Power
A springtime orchard provided the inspiration for the landscape that earned Jerry Power the Dianne B. Bernhard/Art Spirit Foundation Silver Medal Award.
By Robert K. Carsten

Special Feature: The Story of a Birth
The central figures behind the creation of The Pastel Journal recount the behind-the-scenes story of the magazine's birth 10 years ago.
By Maggie Price, Janie Hutchinson and Deborah Secor

Landscape & Interior
By Tamara Moan

Still Life & Floral
By Tamera Lenz Muente

Portrait & Figure
By Deborah Secor

Animal & Wildlife
By Michael Chesley Johnson

Abstract & Non-Objective
By Tom Zeit

Columns
Pastel Pointers
Try working in a series as a way to make new and surprising discoveries about your work.
By Richard McKinley

Creative Spark
Repeating elements creates movement in a composition. Show us your examples.
By Peter Seltzer