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Introduction to Soft Pastels, with Rebecca de Mendonça
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Getting Started
Why use pastels? -
Is it drawing or painting?
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What is pastel?
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How many pastels do I need?
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What surface should I work on?
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Your WorkspaceYour Workspace
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Is it very dusty?
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Protecting and storing your work
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Cleaning your pastels
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Making Marks and Getting InspiredLimbering up
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Broad energetic strokes
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Smudging and Softening
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Hatching
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Twisting and turning
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Combining techniques
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To FinishAbout Rebecca
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Download the PDF
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Why use pastels?
- Because they are beautiful! – Unison Colour pastels are made of pure pigment, and are beautiful just to look at, even before you pick them up.
- Because pastels are versatile and forgiving. You can use them in lots of different ways.
- Because they don’t dry out, and are easily transportable.