How To Draw With Pastels
- November 16, 2009
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Drawing with pastels can be a rewarding art that also results in beautiful images.
You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- A graphite pencil
- One set of thin pastels
- One set of thick pastels
- A cotton swab
- A rolled-up scrap of paper
- A well-ventilated area (optional)
Step 1: Sketch an outline
Sketch an outline onto pastel paper using a graphite pencil.
Step 2: Decide between oil and dry
Determine whether you want to use oil pastels or dry pastels. Oil pastels create layers and glide over previous lines; dry pastels are better suited for blending.
Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling pastel particles.
Step 3: Sketch fine lines
Use the thin pastels to sketch in the finer lines in your drawing. Sharpen the tip for an even finer line.
Step 4: Color wider areas
Color larger areas with the thick pastels. Use wide, sweeping strokes.
Don’t apply too much pressure – pastels break easily.
Step 5: Use a cotton swab for special effects
Use a cotton swab to smear colors into the paper, and blend them for special effects.
Step 6: Blend colors next to each other
Blend colors that are next to each other by smudging them with the end of a rolled-up scrap of paper to create a natural-light effect.
Pastels have been used since the 16th century, but didn’t gain popularity until the 18th century.
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