After a long Covid Pause ... Pastel painting (yes, they call it "painting" even though I think it is really drawing) is tricky and dirty. And the powder emanating from putting chalk to paper is not healthy for your lungs. Also, it's a pain in the neck to frame. But I in spite of all that, I still love it. The way the pastel glides across the paper, immediately releasing brilliant color in the process, and no smelly chemicals, drying time or surprise colors as what you see is what you get (unless you mixed the powders). And it's great for portraiture. The following quick intro to painting a portrait in pastel should be enough information to get you started, or at least interested in starting, so read on and Enjoy! INSTRUCCTIONS ~ Supplies: You can start with a minimal of a set of 12 or so pastels, but you will have to mix colors right on the paper, which is actually fun. Most pastel artists have boxes and boxes of pastel colors to choose from. So messy and confusing...
