Kim Balmain
Joined: 10 Mar 2006
Posts: 29
Location: Hughesdale, Melbourne
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 Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:15 pm Post subject: It's all about knowing how |
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To those who keep wishing they could master pastels. Treat them like oil paint. The only difference is that you mix the colours on the paper to get the tonal value required.
If you are concerned about being heavy handed, try putting a reasonable amonut on the paper and then blend it. You will find that this will give a more even finish if you blend against the direction that the pastel was applied. If you find that the pastel will not blend enough - then apply more. Some papers require a second application to permit good blending. Please keep in mind that the lighter the colour, the easier it will blend. It is often good practice to start with a light or mid tone colour and then darken as required. In this way it is easy to make corrections.
Where a corrections is needed you can usually remove the offending colour by using a hog hair brush.
Pastels are lovely to work with and so much fun. They are a user freindly medium. I have been teaching pastel for 34 years and every student has been wowed at their finished paintings
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