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Another one of my top requested topics is Pastels! So let’s dive into these lovely, albeit messy tools and see what we can do with them to get beautiful coloring results.

Here’s what you’ll learn…

LESSON 1: What Are Pastels? What Supplies Do I Need?

• What Are Pastels?
• Best Paper for Pastels
• How to Prepare a Pastel Surface
• How to Use Fixative Sprays
• Blending Tools Needed
• Working Tools Needed

LESSON 2: Basic Techniques – Let’s Get Messy!

• Exclusive Pastel Techniques Worksheet
• Pastel Sidestroke Techniques
• Pastel Point Techniques
• Using a Side or Edge Technique
• Using the Pastel End Technique
• More Pastel Point Techniques
• How to Create a New Color
• Pastel Scraping Techniques
• Solvent Techniques

LESSON 3: Creating Backgrounds & Let’s Color!

• Vignette Background Using Scraping Technique
• Coloring with Half Stick Round Pastels
• Painting a Pastel Base Layer
• Creating a Reverse Vignette Using Stippling
• Coloring with Pastel Pencils
• Coloring with Pan Pastels

LESSON 4: Pulling it All Together – Let’s Paint a Sunset!

• How I Organized My Half-Stick Pastels
• Pastel Painting Introduction
• Pick Your Paper & Prep Your Surface
• Find Reference Photos & Pick Your Colors
• Painting a Background Sunset
• Painting a Tree
• Adding Some Stars
• Adding a Bird

LESSON 5: BONUS! Experimenting with Oil & Water Pastels

• Oil Pastels Blending Test
• Oil Pastel Gradient Test
• Mixed-Media & Solvent Swirl Testing
• Testing Water-Soluble Crayons