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We’re finishing pastel… headed into paint weeks. But this is what we love about pastel pencil…

oil pastels are one of mv favorite mediums in a k-6 art classroom... these are my favorite ways to share, organize and store them... #organization #art #oilpastel #artteacher

Demonstrating an alcohol wash underpainting in my pastel class today #pastelartist #arteducationmatters #rocklandcountyartist #artclassesforadults #communityartclass

Product of the week: Pan Pastels! If you are loving pastels we highly recommend trying these Pan Pastels out - they are a game changer! They are smooth, rich and seriously satisfying to use. Have you tried them yet?

Any suggestions? Have you used these before?These are so fun ☺️ #watersolublepastels #waxpastels #newpastels #pasteltutorials #pastelartist

Oil pastels are amazing in a sketchbook… until you close it. Here are four ways to seal oil pastels and avoid smudging and transfer. Some are quick fixes. One is a total game-changer. The full video is on YouTube if you want to see what actually works.

✨ Soft Pastels + Gesso?! ✨ I love to experiment and make my own soft pastel surfaces using clear gesso… It works great!!👀🎨 In my newest YouTube video, I share the exact process, why this surface is so affordable, and how it performs once pastel hits it—plus a few extra painting tips along the way. If you love painterly pastels, experimenting with materials, or finding smarter ways to create without breaking the bank, you’ll want to see this. 👉 Full video now on my YouTube channel (Link in bio 💛) Let me know… would you try this? #pastelpainting #softpastel #pastelartist #softpastelartist #pastelart #pastelpaintingtutorial #softpastelart #beginnerartlessons #softpastels #softpastelpainting

This handy product creates a versatile surface for multiple applications, including pastel, acrylic oil, and watercolor! It can also be tinted for a colored ground with a bit of tooth. Is Pastel Ground one of your studio staples?

PanPastels are pigment-rich, professional-grade soft pastels in a pan format. Designed for expressive, paint-like techniques, PanPastels work well with brushes, knives, sponges, and PanPastels Sofft Tools. Comment PANPASTELS for a link to the product sent to your DM! #PanPastel #PastelPainting #SoftPastels #ArtMaterials

Especially when your background is plain, white paper! #pastelcolours #pastelart #creativebusiness #firstmove #artinthemaking

Do you use soft pastels in your art? I love them but do find them messy. I didn’t even know that pencil pastels existed until I read about them in the comments on my recent mark-making supplies post 🙏 I knew I had to try them. So here I am testing a few Faber-Castell Pitt Pencils. They have a different feel to my other mark-making supplies which is exactly what I was looking for. Just a few colours is all I need to add a little pop to my abstracts. And what lovely colours they are 😍