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Pastel Information, Brands, Surfaces and More

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Steps to Creating a Pastel Painting

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Here are the reference images we used - You can reprint the references if you wish, use it to enlarge certain sections for detail, or load it onto your tablet or iPad. Again, glossy paper will give you the best results.

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Purchase Latex Gloves - Uline carries great latex gloves. Remember not to use latex if you are allergic. Consider buying one size smaller than you might typically wear so the gloves fit snuggly on your fingertips.

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Fantastic Pastel Eraser - Hobby Lobby carries General's Tri-Tip eraser. It is a great eraser for pastel.

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YouTube Speed Painting -  A people portrait painting in about 3.5 minutes applying the steps YOU learned! Can you spot the stages of the painting?

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Make Your Own Pastel Boxes - How I pack, store, and ship my pastels...with how-to photos and links for purchasing.

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Mark Carder's YouTube Channel, Draw, Mix, Paint - This is a great channel for all kinds of good information on color, observation, and inspiration. Mark is a fantastic oil painter and I find much of the information he shares applies to other mediums. I hope you enjoy it!

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Great Pastel Organizations:
Pastel Society of America
International Association of Pastel Societies
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