Remember drawing with pastels as a child? Those chalk-like crayons could always be counted on to lend a soft and diffuse effect to whatever you drew, from a dreamy landscape to a pint-sized portrait ...

I like the color vibrancy and the fast results of pastels. I can produce an image in two hours,” Kathy Davis said.

Pastels have long been the go-to color choice for the spring months, but their pale tones aren't for everyone. We're increasingly seeing richer and bolder hues take center stage for spring, and ...