Painting With Pastels Guide

HERE ARE SOME EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES

HOW TO PAINT WITH PASTELS

WHAT ARE PASTELS? WHAT TYPES ARE THERE? Pastels are pigment sticks that an artist uses in place of acrylics, oils, water-colours and other colour options. The pigment itself is held together with different types of binders. There are a number of different types of pastels that artists can use depending upon their own requirements and the images they wish to create. They are: I. Soft Pastels II. Hard Pastels III. Pastel Pencils IV. Oil Pastels

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Apart from pastels, there are several other elements that an artist may source when creating a painting.

I. Pastel Papers: Paper is as important as the pastels themselves. Pastel paper is the surface upon which an artist draws his or her subject. The surface of the paper itself will vary and it should be sourced from a reputable supplier and chosen carefully.

II. Drawing Board: To create a beautiful painting, you will require a drawing board or easel.

III. Tape: Tape is required to attach the paper surface firmly and effectively onto the board or easel.

IV. Fixative: The use of a spray on fixative is often a good idea to protect pastel layers from being smudged.

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Step 1: Create A Rough Sketch

Step 2: Create Shapes and a Base Of Colours

Step 3: Make Layers Of Colour

Step 4: Pay Attention To Fine Details

Step 5: Remove The Unwanted Dust

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