Pastel and mixed media – a summer challenge

Pastel is an excellent and versatile medium all on its own. But it also shines in combination with other media. That’s why we are offering an additional competition this summer. The rules are the same as for the Summer GET DUSTY, with one exception; you may combine pastel with watercolour, acrylics, black or coloured ink, charcoal, coloured pencils, a print technique (monoprint, cyanotype etc) or even a collage.

We would like works to clearly feature pastel. As it is difficult to specify a precise ratio of pastel to other media, we require that pastel should be readily discernible and have a distinct presence and impact in the work.

Every artist may post up to three entries, deadline is August 25 at midnight CET.

Enjoy experimenting and show us how a mixed media approach can broaden our spectrum of texture, colour and effects.

For inspiration:

https://examples-of.com/art-creativity/drawing-techniques/pastel-drawing-techniques/art-creativity-drawing-techniques-pastel-drawing-techniques-combining-pastels-with-other-mediums/

https://www.deborastewart.com/

The Scribbler Spring 2026 contains an article by Kerstin Birk PGE about pastel and mixed media

@kerstinbirk