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How to use oil pastels
Learn how to use a variety of tools to create texture and interest in your paintings, then practice the techniques that distinguish oil pastel from its contemporaries.
A guide to pastel painting
Which brand works best, what is the difference between them and should I buy the whole range... Find the answers to this and more with our guide to pastel painting.
Learn to create a bokeh pastel effect and other background pastel tips
Backgrounds play a crucial role in complementing pastel art, as they can enhance the subject, add depth, or evoke a specific mood. Here we look at the benfits of different backgrounds and also learn how to create our own bokeh effect
Learn how to draw eyes using pastels
Drawing eyes with pastels will bring life and emotion to your artwork. This simple guide will help you master this important element in portraits.
Learn the key rules to creating successul pastel portraits
Mastering the art of drawing faces begins with understanding composition, a key element that brings balance, harmony, and personality to your pastel portraits.
Learn how to create different sky effects in pastels
These super quick pastel exercises show you how to create stormy, summer and dramatic night skies