French impressionist Edgar Degas’s Danseuse rose and Femme sortant du bain, representing the artist’s two favorite themes, dancers at rest and women bathing, will be offered at Christie’s 20th and ...

A photograph of Claude Monet in his gardens circa 1917 Étienne Clémentel, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons Claude Monet, now recognized as a pillar of French Impressionist painting, is best known ...

First used during the Renaissance, pastels have long been a staple in artist studios. "Powdered Pigments" brings together 30 outstanding examples from the Museum’s collection. First used during the ...

Bring a tree to life with hard pastels in this detailed drawing tutorial, ideal for artists at any level. Learn step-by-step techniques for creating realistic textures, depth, and natural details in ...

Discover a calming, soft pastel full moon drawing that captures a glowing night sky with realistic lunar details and smooth blending techniques. Perfect for beginners learning pastel art, this guide ...

Brooklyn-based artist Zaria Forman’s pastels of polar landscapes, massive icebergs, and crashing waves are impressive enough at first glance. The result of three to eight weeks of drawing – not to ...

The title of The Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings is a bit of a feint: the artist`s works on paper, including his youthful caricatures, are cited in a number of monographs published over the past ...

Pastel is a paradoxical medium. It is the most fragile of materials—essentially dust rubbed on a surface (usually paper). It is easily disturbed and impossible to fix without altering its character.