Beginning Pastel

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10 SIMPLE EXERCISES

The following 10 exercises will help you get more comfortable with holding a pastel and will give you

an understanding of how a pastel performs. For each of the following exercises:

• Draw a simple rectangular shape.


• Try to keep the pastel marks within the boundaries of the shape.

Using the

chisel edge

Create a chisel edge. Then draw a few

vertical lines with this edge. The chisel

edge is useful for creating thick strokes,

such as tree trunks, foliage, gates, and

fence posts.

Using the

flat side

Use the flat side of the pastel to create

blocks of color within the rectangle.

Try to place the color very lightly. This

technique is useful for creating the

underpainting and is often used for

blocking in skies, the sides of buildings,

and reflections in water.

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