How to use pastels

Learn how to use oil pastels with this unique comprehensive guide by Joseph Colella Artist.

Are you new to pastels on canvas? Want to know how to use pastels on canvas? In this article, I'll describe everything you need to know.

There is a certain skill involved in each form of art, a knack that you have to grasp so that you become a master at what you do. There is no doubt that

Ever wanted to learn how to use oil pastel sticks but didn't know how to start? Then this post is perfect for you. Dive in and 10x your oil pastel abilities now

By Niki Hilsabeck in Art Tutorials > Painting Tutorials Soft pastels are easy to blend, mix, and apply, and are a great dry medium when you need to work quickly or paint outdoors. They require no brushes, water, or blending mediums, and their brilliant colors create beautiful, bright works of art. Unfortunately, pastels can also be quite messy to use, and for this reason, many artists shy away from it. Yes, one of the tools available to pastel artists is spray fixative, […]

Chalk pastels are one of the best mediums to use if you are just learning how to paint. The medium has a painter- like quality very similar to brush strokes on a canvas. This post will cover everything you need to know about Chalk Pastels for Beginners, the differences in chalk pastel brands and how to finish a chalk pastel drawing!

From color blending to composition, this comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step journey to enhance your pastel skills.

Oil pastels are a unique medium to work with since they can be used both on their own and in combination with other materials. They also offer a wide variety of colors that allow for more detailed illustrations, but what if you want to blend the oil pastels? In this guide, we will discuss how to blend oil pastels so that you can do your next project easily and beautifully.

In this easy tutorial for beginners I show you how you can draw an impressionist water lilies landscape with oil pastels.

In this pastel painting lesson, I'll show you how to draw two different roses with different materials. The first rose uses pastel pencils and the second rose uses a really cheap set of soft pastels. To follow along, just click the image.