Dakota Pastels

05/11/2026

Attention local pastelists: last minute workshop space available in Tony Allain and Michael & Julie Freeman Pastel Artist this month! Let's fill these seats! https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Workshops

03/09/2026

Great video from Emma Colbert Art - what to do when the (pastel) chips are down!

I've spent all week making this video while fighting off a cold. It took days to both film and complete the task of cleaning my pastels and sticking some of the crushed pigment back together. What an experience my wee dog Django gifted me by dancing my pastels into dust. I think it worked out pretty well.
Have a look at my video on Youtube just in case you ever need to stick some of your pastels back together...it works! Video in the comments 😁

01/30/2026

And that's a wrap on 2025 - Congratulations Grand Final winners! We're thrilled to host so many aspiring and inspiring artists across the year. Well done! https://www.dakotapastels.com/content/2025-final-winners-proof?preview=true

12/12/2025

Thanks so much to everyone who's reached out regarding the floods this week in Skagit Valley. Our pastels, and most importantly our team, are all safe and dry. Our thoughts are with everyone displaced and still on evacuation, and elsewhere in the region where damages have been severe.

What this means: we are severely short staffed and USPS & UPS pickups are also limited. If you ordered this week, expect a 2-3 day delay to get your package on the road. A delay this close to the holidays is not ideal - we're very grateful for your patience at this time. Please reach Customer Service at [email protected] with any questions or concerns about timing.

We hope to be back at full strength Monday 12/15. Let's do this!!

04/25/2025

We had a birdy good time with Amanda Houston! Spring is in full swing...come visit!

02/21/2025

Our friends at Red Rock Pastel Society Of Nevada are hosting a show all about yellow! Promo code alert: use code RRYELLOW on select Yellow sets and join the fun:
https://www.dakotapastels.com/products/Red-Rocks-Yellows?preview=true

02/15/2025

New workshop added with Dawn Emerson! Come play with us! https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/Emerson-May-7-9?preview=true

01/23/2025

Sometimes, a friend comes along who brings out the best in us. Someone who reminds us that every day is new, every greeting is important, and the only currency that matters is gestures of kindness. Even if that kindness is a cookie.

Our shop greeter Jackson crossed the rainbow bridge this week, after nearly 16 years. As a best friend he is deeply missed and as a staff member he leaves very big shoes to fill.

Pastel people, if you have a dog in your life, give them a cookie this week from Jackson.

01/01/2025

7 colors in a rainbow. We have 10,000+ more. We win!

01/01/2025

Did you know there's a pot of pastels at the end of the rainbow? 🌈 May your New Year shine bright and full of COLOR!
Be well, friends!