Soft Pastels

Soft Pastels – Make an impression!

Portable, colourful, expressive – soft pastels cover it all – full of colour pigment and quick to lay down.   Artists of all abilities favour pastels for their speed, their dry technique and layering ability.

Choose a suitable paper that has “tooth”.  This is essential to making sure the colour adheres to the paper.  A fixative may be required to prevent smudging, although some specialist papers do not need it.

Soft Pastels – Make an impression!

Portable, colourful, expressive – soft pastels cover it all – full of colour pigment and quick to lay down.   Artists of all abilities favour pastels for their speed, their dry technique and layering ability.

Choose a suitable paper that has “tooth”.  This is essential to making sure the colour adheres to the paper.  A fixative may be required to prevent smudging, although some specialist papers do not need it.