If you like to experiment with mediums, you must try using pastels. The best advantage of painting with pastels is that they are cleaner and easier to use when compared to paint.
The different types of pastels are oil pastels, soft pastels, pan pastels, and pastel pencils.
Soft pastels are the most commonly used form of pastels. They are finely powdered pigments held together by binders. With a fragile consistency and intense colors, they are well suited for blending but not quite so for adding details.
Oil pastels, on the other hand, are pigments held together by oil. They are waxy but smooth in texture and allows a considerable amount of blending when compared to crayons. They produce bright and intense colors. They are available in several shades and can be used for paintings that closely resemble oil paintings.
Pan pastels are compacted soft pastels in a pan. They are applied to the canvas using soft tools. It reduces wastage of pigment powder.
Lastly, Pastel pencils are used to add details to your pastel paintings. Hard pastels contain more binder and less pigment and hence, are not fragile. They are easier to transport when compared to soft pastels.
Explore the world of pastels now and let your creativity run wild.
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