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/spec...
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/rem...
(203 tones/colors) Medium soft pastel, great for line work and are great for students and professionals(This was my first set of pastels)
DalerRowney
http://www.dalerrowney.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/con...
( 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.
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