Poetic.Lyrical.Masterful.Powerful.Alive.Thesewordsthatjurorsusedtodescribe
theprizewinningpaintingsinthisyear’sPastel 100 Competitionsaya lotabouttheartists’
achievements.Thesearepastelsthatdemonstratea confidentproficiencyinpainting
technique,butineachcasetherealtriumphis theartists’abilitytocreatea piecethataffected
jurorsbeyonda demonstrationofskill.Thisis workthattouchestheheart,sparkscuriosity,stirs
thesensesor,insomecases,alloftheabove.We’repleasedtopresentonthefollowingpages
these 100 exceptionalexamplesofimpeccableskillandcreativevisioninthepastelmedium.COMPETITION WINNERS
The 21st Annual Pastel 100
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