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.

Media
- Acrylic
- Mixed media
- Oil
- Other media
  - Charcoal
  - Digital art
  - Graphite
  - Ink
  - Printmaking
- Pastel
- Pencil
  - Coloured pencil
- Water mixable
- Watercolour
Subjects
- Animals
  - Birds
  - Insects
  - Pets
- Figures
- Landscapes
- Nature
  - Flowers
  - Trees
  - Weather
- Portraits
- Seascapes
  - Boats & harbours
- Seasons
  - Autumn
  - En plein air
  - Spring
  - Summer
  - Winter
- Still life
- Urban & buildings
  - Buildings
  - Urban
Tutorials & features
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How to paint a dramatic cloudburst in pastels

Follow Sandra Orme‘s tips and advice as she demonstrates how to capture a dramatic cloudburst of rain using pastels.

How to paint snow in pastel

Keep your composition simple to produce a vibrant snow scene in pastel with Les Darlow

How to draw winter trees

Follow Sandra Orme and create a scene of winter trees with evocative winter light using charcoal and soft pastels.

How to use pastels to paint trees in the landscape

Steve Hall looks at trees in the landscape and the materials and techniques he uses to depict both summer and winter trees in pastel.

Paint an autumn landscape using two different mediums

Follow Steve Hall to paint the same scene in both oil and pastel

How to depict dogs’ fur in pastel

Follow Rebecca de Mendonça step-by-step as she demonstrates how to depict the texture and form of dogs’ coats – and produce a study of an eye in detail.