Selected from among the numerous artists Jack Richeson has come to know through many years working in the art materials industry, these artists represent some of the greats in the present-day world of art. While the work of some of these artists may be familiar, a number of lesser-know great masters are also honored in these pages.

The variety of mediums, styles and subjects in this book illustrates the range of possibilities in today’s art world, and the mastery of these painters will inspire collectors, artists and art students everywhere.

The Amazing Artists in this book push pastel to new heights of innovation and creativity in paintings ranging from traditional subjects to abstract interpretations of everyday life. You’ll delight in chapters that feature landscapes, still life, figures, faces, light, reflections and shadows.

Explore new ways of working with color and texture, or simply admire each artist’s mastery of pastel. Pure Color casts a new light on a medium that is undergoing a renaissance.