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Morning in the Park - pastel landscape painting by Clint Howard

The Lifecycle of a Painting, Part 1

Art doesn't appear out of nowhere. It grows and develops. This is the lifecycle of a painting. The Beginning: Experience Art is born from experience. This is what makes art different from simply drawing or painting. You can draw to practice your skills, or paint…
27th Annual Pastel 100 First Place painting - Unfolding by Clint Howard

What it’s like to win a major art competition

Two words: Exciting. Humbling. Not too long ago I got an email with this subject line: "Winner Notification, 27th Annual Pastel 100." I actually didn't open it right away. I had received similar emails before for Honorable Mention awards in past Pastel 100 competitions. I…
Pastel Workshop Mentorship Community

The Pastel Workshop Mentorship: Grow in Community

Something special has been growing and developing, and we have now surpassed 800 members: The Pastel Workshop Mentorship Community This isn’t just another online course. It’s a place where art and purpose meet, where you can learn, create, and connect with others who share…
Clint Howard's Timberline Range Pastel Set from J. Luda Pastels

Introducing: Timberline Range

A new pastel set curated by Clint Howard in collaboration with J. Luda Colors Some moments in an artist’s journey feel like quiet milestones, like pausing mid-trail to look back and see how far you’ve climbed. This is one of those moments for me. I’m…

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