In this video you will learn the key differences and determining factors of the pastel types available.
You will learn:
- The key differences between the 3 types of pastels: Oil, Soft and Hard.
- The characteristics and best uses for each
- Which is the best for beginners
- Why it is important to play with each first
- How they can get you out of a rut
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My Supplies:
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils: https://amzn.to/3wnflhE
Strathmore Sketchbook (white and toned papers): https://amzn.to/3ff9l4V
Derwent Graphic Pencils (My go to pencils )https://amzn.to/3bOSy6q
Staedtler Lumograph Graphite Drawing(My Other go to pencils)https://amzn.to/3vhwPfp
Mungyo Oil Pastels : https://amzn.to/3fbecnM
Ampersand Wood panels: https://amzn.to/3feWWOw
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Links to Sites mentioned:
You can purchase all of these from Blick Art Materials. Use my link below to save on your next order.
http://www.dickblick.com/landing/specialoffer/
Sennelier
http://www.sennelier.fr/
- (525 tones/colors) Medium soft pastel, provides the widest range of tones(great if you don't want to blend for intermediate areas)
Schmincke -
http://www.schmincke.de/
(400 tones/colors) Buttery texture that glides on the paper,great darks(I have a few of these in my set)
Rembrandt -
http://www.dickblick.com/products/rembrandt-soft-pastels/
(203 tones/colors) Medium soft pastel, great for line work and are great for students and professionals(This was my first set of pastels)
Daler-Rowney -
http://www.daler-rowney.com/
(190 color/tones) Soft pastel with creamy texture has a few colors you may not find in other brands. Good for controlled precise pastel drawing
Winsor & Newton -
http://www.winsornewton.com/
( 200 colors/tones) Soft pastel with creamy texture
Conté a Paris -
http://www.dickblick.com/products/conte-pastel-pencils/
( 48 colors/tones) That is the highest amount of tones I could find. Comes in a great travel size box and slightly on the harder side.
Don't forget to leave your question below and I'll do my best to respond...
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