I looove pastels. They are extremely portable, easy to clean up, and can give you a wide range of looks.
If you want to start painting in pastels, or if you have already started and want to learn more, I have the articles for you.
Our newest article, How to Blend Pastel, teaches you how to take your chalk pastel paintings to new level using blending techniques.
How to Choose an Art Pastel Brand shows you how to choose the right pastel for your type of painting.
How to Use Soft Pastel has all the basics on how to get started drawing and painting in soft pastel.
For those of you that love the look of oil, but hate the mess, we have the article How to Use Oil Pastels. Oil pastels give you the look and feel of oil paint and with the freedom of pastels. This article shows you the basics of working with this great medium.
So, no matter what your skill level, we have your pastel needs covered.
Enjoy!
Alina