Layer Lightly: The Art of Building Depth with Pastels Pastels are a wonderfully versatile medium, offering vibrancy and a tactile experience unmatched by other materials. One of their greatest secrets? The magic lies in layering. Whether you’re a beginner or a...
You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New: Exploring the Art of Pastels Art has no age limit, and discovering a new medium can be a deeply rewarding experience. If you’ve ever been captivated by the vibrant hues and expressive strokes of pastel artwork, now is...
You might have heard of artists using oil pastels. They’re the younger, cooler kid brother to regular soft pastels, and they differ from soft pastels in that they use an oil and wax binder instead of a gum one. The pigments they contain are the same though, so...
Even though there are many different types of pastels they are essentially small-sized sticks that are obtainable in several shades. Using pastels you are able to bring forth diverse moods in any painting. Painting with pastels gives a flexible medium that provides...
Pastel painting is terrific for those who enjoy the freedom of free-flowing strokes. It is also an easy medium to use, with minimal clean-up. A painting begins with gentle strokes first. The reason is that the stroke is vitally important. It is all in the building up...
