Beginning Pastel new Students working through technique exercises

Students working through technique exercises and artists developing compositional ideas gain an economical alternative to stretched canvas without sacrificing authentic painting experience

from compact sketch formats to full poster presentations

or carry just two for focused plein air sessions

rough handwriting practice

Beginning Pastel new Students working through technique exercisesPastel intimidates many beginners who assume it requires advanced color theory or special handling techniques. Paul Pigram dismantles that assumption by breaking the medium down into manageable, clearly illustrated fundamentals. This 128 page guide walks you through paper selection, a critical decision that affects how pastels behave, then progresses through core techniques like blending, gradating, and masking with straightforward explanations that