Pastel tutorials for beginners

Learn how to use oil pastels with this unique comprehensive guide by Joseph Colella Artist.

Soft pastels for beginners. Learn all about what you will need to start pastel drawing. Overview of beginner pastel supplies and how to start pastel drawing

If you've ever been captivated by the vivid beauty of soft pastel artworks but felt hesitant to try your hand at this mesmerizing medium, you're in for a treat. In today's blog post, we're thrilled to introduce you to "Soft Pastel Magic: A Beginner's Guide" a step-by-step video guide designed to unlock the world of soft pastel painting for newcomers. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced artist looking to explore a new avenue, this tutorial is tailor-made to simplify the…

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!

Are you new to pastels on canvas? Want to know how to use pastels on canvas? In this article, I'll describe everything you need to know.

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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.

In this pastel painting lesson, I'll show you how to draw two different roses with different materials. The first rose uses pastel pencils and the second rose uses a really cheap set of soft pastels. To follow along, just click the image.

So often people ask how to paint this or that. So often you find tutorials about how to paint something specific. You might have noticed (or not) that on my blog there are no ‘how to paint x’ posts…