2025 Pastel Art Competition | Winners
We’re pleased to announce the results of our 2025 Pastels Competition, which drew almost 400 entries. The Winners, Special Merit, Artistic Recognition, and Honorable Mention recipients entered from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Turkey, U.K., and 22 U.S. States. The entries in this year’s competition covered a wide spectrum of styles and subjects — each shaped by a distinct artistic voice. Our thanks to the many artists who participated; this is truly a celebration of pastels.
1st Place: Takashi Ogihara
Red Robin's Silence, pastel
2nd Place: Mary-Jane Steffens
In That Quiet Space, pastel
3rd Place: Bithia Bjurman
Shelf Life, pastel
2025 Pastel Art Competition | Special Merit Award Recipients
Pamm Iannazzo Justifying Reds, pastel
Karen Israel Uptown Girls, pastel
Silvia Frei Golden Hour, pastel
Bonnell Lindstrom Gold Rush, pastel
Kim Fortin Venus, pastel
Sarah Perry Barnaby, pastel
Karin Richter Yes We're Open, pastel
Louise Hancox Baikal, pastel
John Sherry Keep This Under Your Hat, pastel
Sandra Bartels Cold Skies, pastel
Patrick Hedges African Future, pastel
Heathyrre Kautz Blossoming Showy Milkweeds, pastel
Jo Groves Eye of the Tiger, pastel
Angela Parr Waiting for Her Scarlet Lover, pastel
Kristy Ren The Golden Hour, pastel
Deborah Shea Spring Fever, pastel
Dawn Limbert A Frosty Morning, pastel
JuliAnne Jonker The Little Viking, pastel
Felicity Franks Winston, pastel
Alan Chaney Frozen River, pastel
Shelley McLean Mt. Gibraltar Morning, pastel
Shelley McLean River's Gentle Song, pastel
Lucy Johnson Charlie, pastel
Helena Cocentino Side by Side, pastel
2025 Pastel Art Competition | Artistic Recognition Award Recipients
Cory Goulet Looking for a Vase, pastel
Holly Cannon Family Portrait, pastel
Lorraine Roberts The Light Within, pastel
Heather Mitchell Fierce, pastel
Tatiana Roulin New Hampshire Night, pastel
Emmanuelle Fonsny The Girl with the Round Earrings, pastel
Sherry Killingsworth First Light, pastel
Leann Wilkins Sunrise Standoff, pastel
Carol Stratman Backlit Breakfast, pastel
Mark Huntley Doug & Foxy Farm Friends, pastel
Susan Typert Reserve Preserves, pastel
Louise Renee What a Day for a Daydream, pastel
Susan Penfold Sun's Kiss, pastel
Deb Farrimond Bengal Beauty, pastel
Camilla Romano Legami, pastel
Dave Wicks A Busy Day at Disneyworld, pastel
Pam Agan-Smith Albert, pastel
Cecile Carrega Léonard, pastel
Jane Storey Wilkinson Tiger, pastel
2025 Pastel Art Competition | Honorable Mention Award Recipients
Kristine Finfer Water Reflections, pastel
Esin Bozdemir Symphony of Waves, pastel
Lorraine Roberts Garden in Paradise, pastel
Cora Boer A Whisper Between Blossoms, pastel
Karine Debut Les Couleurs de la Vie, pastel
Teresa Horsfall Ocean Breeze, pastel
Coline Haxaire Black Wolf, pastel
Lisa Mills Calibogue Sound and Light, pastel
Neva Hurley Southern Belle, pastel
Dot Anson Constitution Dock, Hobert, pastel
Lisa Norman Majestic, paste
Dawn Bouchard Tangerine Blooms, pastel
Amy Szwaya Two Lambs, pastel
Hanli Smit Kudu at Sunset, pastel
Harley Talkington Against the Flow, pastel
Carol Kent Anam Cara, pastel
Donna Allen Not All Black and White, pastel
Marianne Brady Blue Wren Calling, pastel