Because of the medium's broad range of bright colors Pastels have been favorite medium of many modern artists. Here are some modern artists, who have worked extensively in pastels.

Fernando Botero:

FALLING WOMAN  / MUJER CAYENDO DE UN BALCON 1994
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Francesco Clemente:

Sky, Pastel on paper by Francesco Clemente 1994
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Daniel Greene:

"Telephone Bid 111 - Winslow Homer" Pastel on wood
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Wolf Kahn:

Toward the Ocean, 2012, Pastel on paper
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R. B. Kitaj:

1975-79 The Rise of Fascism oil & pastel on paper
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Bill Cone:

Moonlit Shore, 9 x 9.5, pastel on paper by Bill Cone
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Oliver Kohls:

Anse de Sainte-Croix, pastel painting by Oliver Kohls
Reference:
http://www.oliverkohls.com/english/

Linn Chapmon:
Linn Chapmon is my personal favorite children book illustrator who majorly use pastels for illustration. You can see her work on:
http://www.lynnechapman.co.uk/index.php
http://lynnechapman.blogspot.in/


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To view more examples of Pastel artists visit the following website:

• http://www.artistsinpastel.com/
• http://www.oilpastelsociety.com/signature-artists.html
• http://www.oilpastelsociety.com/professional-artists.html
• http://www.the-art-world.com/india-pastels.htm