Beginning Pastel

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flat side

Hold the pastel firmly, and place the flat side on the

surface. Now move the color lightly from left to right

to create broad swirls.

sharp edge

To create a sharp edge, rub the end of the

pastel on the surface and flatten it, giving a flat

top to the pastel with a sharp edge all around.

Use the sharp edge to draw a fine line across

the surface.

chisel edge

Create a chisel edge by running the top edge

of the pastel across the surface. Place the chisel

edge on the surface, and draw a thick, wavy line.

Try to keep the color even through the length of

the line.

3 BASIC TECHNIQUES

All of my paintings are created by using the pastel stick in just three ways. Once you master these

techniques, you will be well on your way to producing your own works of art.

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