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The Two Traps New Pastel Painters Fall Into- And How To Avoid Them.
There are two things I see over and over again when someone is new to the pastel medium. These two traps (as I like to call them) are...
megbandarra
Apr 25, 20223 min read
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Deciding Which Pastels To Buy
"I don't have the right color" every pastel painter has said this, but when you're newer to the medium and still building your...
megbandarra
Mar 17, 20224 min read
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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....
megbandarra
Jan 31, 20222 min read
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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...
megbandarra
Sep 7, 20214 min read
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How To Start Painting With Pastel- Tips For Beginners
Sweep 6x8", Pastel Learning a new skill can sometimes feel like you're riding a wave of information, other times it can feel like that...
megbandarra
Aug 23, 20213 min read
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Ways To Stretch Your Pastel Buying Budget
Good pastels aren't exactly inexpensive, but buying low-quality pastels isn't a good money saving strategy, so are some ways to help your...
megbandarra
May 20, 20212 min read
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Used and Vintage Pastels
What to consider before buying or using a second-hand set. Finding a set of pastels at a second-hand sale, or inheriting an old set is...
megbandarra
Apr 8, 20213 min read
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Will Your Pastels Fade In The Sunlight? Do A Test And Find Out.
UV exposure is damaging to all works of art. The same pigments make up the base for all artist's mediums (oil, acrylic, watercolor,...
megbandarra
Mar 30, 20212 min read
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Landscape Painting In Spring: Tips For Using Green
Oh to to be an artist in springtime! With the world newly green again, it can be both a thrilling and challenging time for landscape...
megbandarra
Mar 17, 20212 min read
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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...
megbandarra
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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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...
megbandarra
Jan 12, 20212 min read
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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...
megbandarra
Jan 11, 20212 min read
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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,...
megbandarra
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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My Secret Weapon
This handy little tool is one of my favorite things. It's a brush called a Colour Shaper, that has a solid rubber-like material instead...
megbandarra
Dec 19, 20201 min read
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