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Breath Life into Your Landscapes!
In Landscape Painting Inside & Out Kevin Macpherson helps you relive the outdoor painting experience in the studio, to create fresh paintings full of life and emotion.
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Bill Hosner Plein Air Demo
Some artists enjoy painting the figure from life and others test their mettle by painting en plein air, but rarely does an artist combine these challenges. Pastelist Bill Hosner is the exception to the rule. Download a free copy of The Pastel Journal's interview with the artist, which includes a dynamic step-by-step demonstration.

pastel journal magazine In the Latest Issue of pastel journal magazine ARTICLE PREVIEWS
You'll find everything you need to stay busy in the studio this winter with the December 2009 issue of The Pastel Journal. Find renewed inspiration and enjoy interviews with Brennie Brackett and Sally Strand.

 • Flora Giffuni
 • Eight Greats
 • Creative Spark

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The Pastel Journal's 10th Anniversary Interview Series culminates with "Eight Greats," our special collection of our conversations with some of pastel's brightest stars. Download it now for only $6.99!

pastel painting by don williams Inspiration for pastel artists
How would you like to appear in the next issue of The Pastel Journal? View Don Williams' work for inspiration and send us one or more of your pastel paintings that celebrate the beauty of ordinary subjects to become the next winner of our Creative Spark challenge.

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The deadline for The Artist's Magazine All-Media Online Competition is November 2, 2009! One Grand Prize winner will receive $500, with Seven $100 First Place awards. Enter online now!


Get Published: How the Industry Works and How You Can Make an Impression
Learn how publishers and editors discover artists and what you can do to get noticed. Also, uncover the inside scoop on how to help your career and ensure financial solvency by getting published.  Register now for this unique live event!

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