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megbandarra
- Apr 25, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Mar 17, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
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....
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megbandarra
- Sep 7, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Aug 23, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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megbandarra
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Apr 8, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
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,...
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megbandarra
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Jan 12, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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megbandarra
- Jan 5, 2021
- 1 min
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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megbandarra
- Dec 19, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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