pastel
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He painted his first portrait at age 14 and was adept also in pastels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
We normally associate spring fashion with ditsy florals and calming pastels, but this season's runways were all about bold block colours.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
Stuckey has soft blonde hair and favors pastels in her clothing and decor.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025
As early as 1912 he was making pastels of urban sites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
I had never been there before, but I got the vibe pretty fast — if you’re into pastels and motivational posters, that little cube was definitely the place to be.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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