Introduction to Pastel Drawing Mediums

Pastels are one of the easiest mediums to work with and therefore are a very popular choice amongst artists. Pastels combine the immediacy of a drawing medium while at the same time provide the artist with a color rich, paint like environment. With pastel drawing, there is no need to prepare your drawing surface, as pastels can be applied directly to your support. There are no harsh chemicals or mediums to be concerned about and cleanup is a snap! It is no wonder why artists adore this medium so much.

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“Pastels for Life” – Pastels Demonstration By Pauline Adair

“Pastels for Life”

Author: Pauline Adair – Australian Artist

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Artist Spotlite – Dianne Bertold

Artist: Dianne Bertold

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta  CANADA

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September Sunflowers

This beautiful pastel painting demonstration is courtesy of Dan Gray. Thanks Dan for sharing another wonderful painting with us!

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Artist Spotlite – Sabine Vicinus

Artist: Sabine Vicinus

Dimensions: 21 x 29

Medium: Pastels

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Use Pastels To Enhance Your Command Of Colors By Karl Sultana

By Karl Sultana

Because of its ease of handling, pastel is an excellent medium for a beginning painter to learn about color or become more familiar with the various pigments derived from diverse sources and how effectively they blend, contrast, or complement one another. Read more

An Introduction to Pastel Drawing & Painting

Pastels are a wonderful medium to work with. If you are used to painting in wet mediums like oils and acrylics then you should give pastels a try. They are a very refreshing and enjoyable approach to creating art. This article will introduce you to the various pastel mediums that are available as well as touch on a few pastel panting and drawing techniques that you can incorporate into your next work of art. Read more