Tag: Pastels
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Introduction to Oil Pastels
In 1949 Pablo Picasso asked Henri Sennelier to create a completely new medium that had the qualities of oil paint and soft pastel in an easy-to-apply stick form. Picasso told Henri, ‘I want a coloured pastel that I can paint on anything…wood, paper, canvas or metal without having to prepare or prime the surface.’ This […]
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Introduction to Soft Pastels
Imagine pure artists’ pigments coming directly from your fingertips. Soft pastels, or chalk pastels, are the most direct medium for working in colour. Pastels are basically pigment and chalk compressed with a small amount of gum tragacanth, with no additives or solvents. You won’t need many tools to create stunning works of art. Here are some […]
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Pentel Fabric Fun Pastel Tips
Use Pentel Fabric Fun Dye Sticks to create fun projects. Follow along for instructions, then get ready to dig in! Materials Draw directly onto most textiles using these oil pastels. Enjoy a quick and immediate way to create dramatic, unique designs. Pentel Fabric Fun Dye Sticks (Set of 12) are special crayons to be used on fabrics. […]
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What Makes Schmincke Soft Pastels So Good?
Working with Schmincke finest extra soft pastels leads you back to the origin of colour and is a real painting experience rather than simple drawing. Why are Schmincke Pastels so soft and beautiful? It is the unique manufacturing process that makes the pastel so soft and non-crumbly. Watch the video to see how they are […]