Soft pastel blending techniques

By Niki Hilsabeck in Art Tutorials > Painting Tutorials Soft pastels are easy to blend, mix, and apply, and are a great dry medium when you need to work quickly or paint outdoors. They require no brushes, water, or blending mediums, and their brilliant colors create beautiful, bright works of art. Unfortunately, pastels can also be quite messy to use, and for this reason, many artists shy away from it. Yes, one of the tools available to pastel artists is spray fixative, […]

Soft pastels, known for their rich and velvety colors, have been a favorite medium among artists for centuries. One of the key techniques that elevate pastel art is blending. In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating world of blending soft pastels, without diving into specific techniques, to help you understand its importance and versatility. The Essence of Blending Blending is the magic wand that transforms scattered pastel strokes into harmonious and expressive artworks...

Learn how to make the most of your Derwent Pastel Pencil with tips on blending, sharpening and creating texture.

Practical advice and demonstrations in the use of soft pastels, with lots of visual examples in this beautiful medium.

Discover how to color with pastels and make beautiful artworkPastels have been a favorite medium of many well-known artists, including Manet, Degas and Renoir—and with good reason! Pastels allow you to layer and blend vibrant colors to...

Learn how to create a Violet flower in soft pastels using Inscribe/Myungo pastel sticks and Faber Castell PITT pastels - A step by step tutorial by UK artist Karen M Berisford

These are awesome drawing tips for us soft pastels drawing beginners!! I love how it shows specific drawing techniques to use in soft pastel art for whatever I might be drawing - very useful pastel drawing tutorial!

These oil pastel techniques for beginners and intermediates will help you understand this medium better and you’ll be able to create beautiful works of art. Are Oil Pastels easy for beginners? Oil pastels are a medium everyone can use and...Read More

Welcome to our artistic journey where vibrant colors and rich textures converge on the canvas, guided by the mesmerizing world of oil pastels. If you've ever wondered how to achieve seamless blends, add depth to your artwork, and infuse life into your creations, you're in the right place. In this comprehensive tutorial, we're delving into the art of blending with oil pastels, demystifying the techniques that transform ordinary drawings into immersive masterpieces.

Learn how to use soft pastels with alcohol to blend pastels and create a smooth graduated background. Artist Carly Clements goes on to demonstrate a painting of flowers