Pastel Questions & Tips (12)
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 An Oil Pastel Portrait!Help! I am absolutely lost! I cannot get a good skin tone on an oil pastel portrait this is the first one I have ever done. It is very diff… Started by Skylar Tucker |
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 Buying my first pastelsOk, ive been reading like crazy and to me it sounds like oil pastels are for me. But i also like the idea of Pastel Pencils. As a beginner… Started by Christina Mcclintock |
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May 11 Reply by Joni Owens |
 How to make your own soft pastels from scratchHave you ever thought about making your own soft pastels? The main advantage of making your own pastels is that you can control the color(s… Started by Thaneeya McArdle |
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May 4 Reply by Sharon Crowder |
 using soft pastelsRemember to buy the best pastels you can afford! Buying cheapies will make your work look cheap for sure. My favorites are "Rembrandt" an… Started by Jenifer Nadira Knight |
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Apr 20 Reply by Jenifer Nadira Knight |
What are Pastels?Ok, since i am so new alot of this stuff is over my head (or i feel it is). I checked out some pastels and they look and feel like crayons… Started by Christina Mcclintock |
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Apr 20 Reply by Iveta Autratová |
 Soft Pastel FixativeHi - Can someone please recommend a fixative for soft pastels? My son was given a drawing by a friend in college and she did not seal the… Started by Ann Marie |
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Apr 12 Reply by Lori Rose |
 Soft pastel versus oil pastelI tried to do a portrait with soft pastel. I wasn't happy with it. I tried to do with OIL pastel..I was happy with it. Don't you think that… Started by Ugo Paradiso |
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Apr 12 Reply by Lori Rose |
 protecting a pastel paintingI would like to know how you protect a pastel painting..how do you mount it on a poster board??? Started by Devora Baht Y'shua |
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Apr 12 Reply by Lori Rose |
 OIL PASTELSHello everyone. I've suddenly this morning thought I would experiment with some oil pastels. I found in my art supply cupboard a box of Pen… Started by Pauline Donohoe |
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Mar 16 Reply by Ugo Paradiso |
Pastel Learning Library - Free Online Resources (Websites, Videos, etc)This thread is dedicated to listing free online resources for learning how to use pastels! This can include websites and videos, as long… Started by Thaneeya McArdle |
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Nov 4, 2011 Reply by Thaneeya McArdle |
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