How to use pastels chalk

Chalk pastels are one of the best mediums to use if you are just learning how to paint. The medium has a painter- like quality very similar to brush strokes on a canvas. This post will cover everything you need to know about Chalk Pastels for Beginners, the differences in chalk pastel brands and how to finish a chalk pastel drawing!

Discover how to color with pastels and make beautiful artworkPastels have been a favorite medium of many well-known artists, including Manet, Degas and Renoir—and with good reason! Pastels allow you to layer and blend vibrant colors to...

In this article, let's cover soft pastel drawing tutorials and tools for beginners to get you started on this amazing journey! Soft pastels are like gentle whispers on canvas. They are exquisite, delicate, and immensely versatile. Let's explore what these magical sticks of color are and why artists adore them. What are Soft Pastels? Pastels are a mix of pigment, chalk and a binder that form a thick paste. Then, the paste is put in sticks and allowed to dry. Soft pastels are pure pigment…

Use these soft pastel techniques to create a number of different marks, textures and effects and get the best results from your artwork.

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These are some basic techniques and tips that you can use to create chalk pastel artwork. You have to know that chalk pastel artworks are pretty different to look at and this is because the techniques used in it are different.

This is a great Comprehensive Guide to Art Pastels by Rebecca Parsons for Graphics Fairy!

These oil pastel techniques for beginners and intermediates will help you understand this medium better and you’ll be able to create beautiful works of art. Are Oil Pastels easy for beginners? Oil pastels are a medium everyone can use and...Read More

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