Soft Pastel Painting Tutorials: The Right Way to Use Pastels

Introduction:

Artists using pastels can easily add layers and vibrant colors and this is one of the easiest ways to create a soft look. Pastels have been popular options for well-known artists, including Renoir and Manet. You can use pastels on different surfaces, including canvas, papers, and cardboards. There are different things to consider; for example, you have to use a rough texture for grainy drawing or smoother texture for the sharper result. Using pastel pencils is recommended for precision. To know the right and easiest way to use pastels, follow this pastel painting for beginners.

Opting for Chalk Pastels :

If needed, clean the pastels.
Use different strokes to decide the grip.
Take a brush, blend and try to move forward evenly.
Remove the excessive color, using the brush.
Create stencils and smudge the outline of the areas to create a glowing effect.
Use tempera paint and add it to the chalk pastels.

Coloring with Oil Pastels :

Take paper towels and gloves to wipe out the mess.
Start layering your drawing.
Add different strokes.
Blend your work.

Using Pastel Pencils :

Use a black pencil to outline the work.
Add layers and colors.
Add highlights and shadows.

You have completed the soft pastel painting tutorials. To choose popular pastel artworks, you can visit our gallery at Pastel Wall Arts.

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