Beginning Pastel

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PASTEL PENCILS

Pastel pencils are, as the name

suggests, pastels in pencil form. They

enable artists to produce highly detailed

drawings, particularly animals, birds,

and buildings. I prefer my pencils to be

soft so they will not damage the surface.

BLENDING TOOLS

I prefer to use my fingertips for blending colors together, but if this

is not for you, try wearing a surgical glove, or use a number of

blending tools, such as blending stumps, watercolor brushes, and

paper towels. You can even use cotton swabs!

KEEPING IT CLEAN

Keeping your painting clean is vital if you want to maintain its

beautiful colors. Clean your hands at regular intervals as you apply

pastel color to the surface. I use wet wipes to clean my hands, and

then I thoroughly dry them with a cloth or paper towel.

CHARCOAL STICKS

The charcoal sticks I use are made from

natural willow and are specially designed

for drawing. They produce a soft e!ect

that is ideal for fine detail and creating

shadows. Willow charcoal sticks are

available in long lengths and di!erent

thicknesses.

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Job:11907 Title: PORT5 - Beginning Pastel 9781633221949 (Walter Foster)
001-128 PORT5.Interior.r4_11907.indd 11 9/12/16 3:54 PM