How to Identify Types of Pastels for Creating Pastel art

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Tip 1 - Pastels: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Soft, Hard, Oil or Pastel Pencils

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kanokwalee Pusitanun | permalink

Pastels are a fun, vibrant art medium. Learn about 4 types of pastels: soft, hard, oil and pastel. Find out what you need to know before you buy!

For further reading: http://www.art-is-fun.com/pastels/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Pastel Drawings and Paintings - Characteristics and Pros and Cons of Working With Pastels

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by debest 123 | permalink

Pastel drawings and paintings are stunningly beautiful, with rich textures and deep colors. However, working with pastels requires some caution. Read an overview of pastel art, along with pros and cons for using pastel.

For further reading: http://www.art-is-fun.com/pastel-drawings/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Intro To Pastels For Kids: About Pastels - Art for Kids Hub

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Inpactmaximax | permalink

This is the first part in a series of intro to pastels for kids posts. I was at the art store looking to pick up a few more pastels, and had a thought—I bet other parents are really confused when they look at the selection of pastels to buy. I know I was!

For further reading: http://artforkidshub.com/intro-to-pastels-for-kids-about-pastels/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Paint With Pastels

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by l 3 R 3 TT | permalink

At their simplest, pastels are simply sticks of pigment held together with different binders.http://ctpastelsociety.com/aboutpastels.html While using them is called "painting," due to the effect created by a pastel when it is rubbed on...
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Tip 5 - Street Painting Chalk Art | Pastel and Chalk Guide

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Samir de Moraes | permalink

Street Painting Chalk Art Pastel and Chalk Guide When I started street painting I relied heavily by the recommendations of other artists of what products to use. I really didn't find a whole lot of...
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For further reading: http://charfade.deviantart.com/journal/Street-Painting-Chalk-Art-Pastel-and-Chalk-Guide-364062542 ^[5]