Pastel
Apply pure coloured pigment direct to the paper with wonderfully versatile pastels. Quick, easy and rewarding, there are several types of pastels to discover. Find out more with our guide to pastels and enjoy step-by-step demonstrations from top artist tutors.
How to paint spring flowers in pastel
Develop your skills by creating an underpainting using acrylics, watercolour or gouache - then learn to paint flowers in pastel using the following techniques.
Use pastels to paint trees in winter
Leafless trees can be full of colour. Follow Jenny Keal's demonstration to help you to paint winter trees.
How to paint bluebells using pastels
A step-by-step demonstration of a woodland scene with bluebells using pastels, by Jenny Keal
Creating texture in pastel and acrylic
Sarah Bee uses pastels with acrylics to achieve her distinctive landscape compositions
How to use pastels to paint dramatic seaside skies
John Patchett shows how simple techniques and colour combinations will help you paint sunlit clouds and dramatic skies.