What artists gain in expressive freedom, art institutions and enthusiasts inherit as long-term structural risk.

En plein air painting, meaning “in the open air” in French, refers to the practice of creating art outdoors. It’s a technique ...

The medium of oil pastel empowers artists to create stunning and vivid art using a range of techniques. However, the choice of paper is crucial in achieving the best results. This article will ...

Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Monday inaugurated 'The Magic of Pastels,' a solo exhibition by celebrated artist Naveed Khan. The exhibition was officially opened by Rahat Saeed ...

With a background in ink sketching, the artist recently found his creative voice through oil pastels, a medium he describes as “forgiving and richly colorful.” Working with pastels, he embraces ...

Pastelero III serves as a reflection of pastel’s vitality, as well as a celebration of the artists who keep the medium very much alive, thriving in full color.

Spread the loveIntroduction: Oil pastels are an incredibly versatile medium that allows artists to create vibrant, colorful, and textured pieces. However, one major challenge some may encounter is the ...

Spread the loveIntroduction: Oil pastels are a versatile and accessible medium for artists of all skill levels. One of the key techniques to master with oil pastels is blending. Blending oil pastels ...

A multi-award-winning artist, Alford is the vice president of the Pastel Artistsof of New Zealand, which promotes pastel as a fine art medium to the general public. Advertisement Advertise with NZME.

The curators agree that there has been a historic bias towards oil painting over works on paper, but that does not mean pastel should be regarded as an inferior medium, just different.