How-To's

Why And How To Split Pastels In Half

I like breaking my pastels into two pieces (or even three depending on the brand). For me there are a few advantages to breaking them....

Recycling Pastel Dust Into New Sticks

The dust that falls into your easel tray can be used to make new pastels! Homemade pastels are a pretty easy project, and best of all...

How-To Make A Dust Catcher

Here's how to make a dust catcher for your easel using aluminium foil: Use a piece of foil that's slightly longer than the bottom edge of...

How-To Make A Color Swatch Chart

When it comes to using pastels, I'm a big believer in two things: Removing the labels from pastels that come with them, and breaking up...

How To Start Painting With Pastel-Tips For Building A Palette

Since you can't mix different colored pastels together to make a new color, having a well-rounded palette is super important. Here are my...

Painting Snow- Color Palette

Snow is like a mirror, it reflects the colors around it. Direct light on snow is very warm with a peach or golden tone, shadows are cool,...

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