<p class="MsoNormal">This episode of The Pastel Podcast features Albert Handell, an influential impressionist painter working in both pastel and oil. The conversation traces Handell's artistic journey—from early training at the Art Students League and years in Europe to breakthroughs with pastel, major honors, and a lifelong commitment to teaching. Listeners hear practical demonstrations, technical advice, and stories that reveal why Handell is widely credited with helping popularize plein air pastel painting in the modern era.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">#PastelPodcast #AlbertHandell #PastelPainting #OilPainting #PleinAirPastel #LandscapePainting #PastelArt #PastelSociety #ArtPodcast #PaintingInspiration #ArtTechniques #PastelArtists #ColorTheory #ArtWorkshops #ImpressionistArt</p>

Pastel Podcast Episode 6: Pamela Comfort

The Pastel Podcast is your monthly destination for everything in the vibrant world of pastel painting! Hosted by pastel artists Lisa Skelly and Kari Stober, we bring pastel fans around the globe inspiring stories, and engaging discussions with some of today's top pastel artists.

Whether you're a seasoned pastel painter or just starting your artistic journey, you'll find inspiration, practical tips, and pure passion for the pastel medium here. The Pastel Podcast is dedicated to celebrating the beauty, vibrancy, and joy of painting with pure pigment.