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 beach scenes in pastel
Mark Randall describes his procedure for pastel painting
Flower piece in pastel by John Blockley
John Blockley paints a pastel especially for Leisure Painter and guides us through his working process.
Creating texture in pastels
Final part of Pastel Solutions
Using pattern to describe form
Charmian Edgerton explores pattern in pastel
Improve your pastel painting
Charmian Edgerton solves a few important problems for the pastellist
How to draw a mountain gorilla using pastel pencils with Martin Aveling
Follow wildlife artist, Martin Aveling, as he draws a mountain gorilla using pastel pencils.