Beginning Pastel

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SOFT PASTELS

There is a fantastic range of pastels to choose from. I work almost exclusively with half-stick soft

pastels. The creamy consistency and vibrant colors of soft pastels mean that you can paint very

quickly and intuitively—no color mixing is needed. A wide variety of brands, colors, and sizes is

available.

TOOLS & MATERIALS

There has never been a better time to begin working with pastels! To many people, pastel is an

exciting new medium that enables them to paint in di!erent ways. If you are new to the medium,

here are the materials I use and how they work for me.

SETTING UP

You should work upright when painting with pastels, with the surface taped to a board and attached

to an easel. Ideally you should work from the top of the painting downward. However, if you don’t

want to stand, consider a tabletop easel.

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