I have painted with pastels for awhile, but one always needs to return to the basics . You demonstrate those things one could only find in a personal workshop or class—like how to break new pastels! How true, it’s so hard to break the beautiful little sticks—am I worthy enough to...
A high quality, heavy-duty box cutter with lots of blades is one of your most important, most used tools. Once you start shipping seriously, you are going to be cutting cardboard like crazy. If your knife isn’t sturdy and sharp, your cuts are going to be messy. A dull, or rickety...
The quickest, and easiest way to get hold of a selection of pastels is to buy a ready-made set. All of the major artists' quality pastel manufacturers do sets. These range in size from ones as small as six sticks, to large wooded boxes covering their full range. If you just want to...
and there are many out there -pencil, pastel, digital, etc. I don't know that there really is a best one, and there are many, many good ones to try. I would suggest going to the pinned thread at the top of the
Pastel paint can create a wide range of tones and values with just a single color. By layering and blending different pastel sticks, artists can create complex, nuanced compositions. However, pastel paint is not as permanent as oil or acrylic paint and is prone to smudging, fading, and disco...
out. Abedroom color schemein pink sticks to the pink wedge in the color wheel but includes various tints that range from blush to rosy. You could also use small accessories for a pop of a brighter tone. Finally, a knit throw and woven rug add textural variety to the narrow color scheme...
Spring Celebrations: Embrace the season with bright, pastel-colored flowers that symbolize new beginnings. Autumn Festivities: Opt for warm, earthy tones like orange, red, and yellow to reflect the fall palette. Winter Holidays: White, silver, and blue tissue paper flowers can mimic the frosty ...
This quick step might seem small, but it makes a big difference in providing an even surface for the paint to grip onto. Start Painting: Use a brush to apply the chalk paint evenly. Chalk paint has a friendly nature that sticks nicely to various surfaces, be it wood, metal, or even ...
Once your painting is done, it needs to dry overnight. With this recipe, the paint will flatten a little bit as it dries, so pile the puffy paint up nice and fluffy. The colors will look a little darker once they’re dried, so if you want a pastel look on your painting, mix yo...
If it sticks, it is not ready. Don't tug too hard, or you may pull a lollipop out before it is completely hardened. How do I make sure the chocolate hardens properly? If you are using compound chocolate (candy melts, almond bark, etc.), the chocolate will harden once placed in the...