Party creates vivid pastels and transformational installations that lure viewers deep into the backstories of his subjects.

Rob Wynne on the intimate, refined works of versatile artist James Brown.

A painting of oil pastel on paper, titled Page of Signs, by Marilyn Lerner.

Two oil pastel on canvas works, Bois Chenu (Jeanne La Pucelle) and Itzam Na T’UI by Dan Asher.

Charcoal and pastel drawing on paper, Acedia by Michelle Zalopany.

Drawing by Elizabeth Murray.

Drawing by George Peck.

Pastel drawing by Wendell Headley.

Drawing by Sabina Mirri.

Pastel drawing by Roberto Juarez.

Pastel drawing by Michael McClard.

Drawing by Jo Pat Parker.

Painter Michael McClard talks with Betsy Sussler about his work, which focuses on mythology and the stars.