Pan pastels

Oil pastels are composed of a mixture of pigment, a non-drying binder, and a nontoxic, non-yellowing wax. Although there are many brands on the market, I prefer Sennelier oil pastels, which have a cre

I often see raised eyebrows when I mention that I love using soft pastels in my sketchbook. Watercolours are a popular choice, being portable and easy to use, but pastels and pastel pencils feel more

Mixing different media can add a unique flair to your artwork and even make certain stages of the process easier – if you know how to take advantage of each medium’s properties. My primary medium is c

I struggle to cover the texture of the surface I use with coloured pencils. What can I do? Pastelmat is a favourite surface among coloured-pencil artists and teachers for its ease of use and forgiving

I’VE COME FROM A VERY TECHNICAL BACKGROUND. When I started getting busier and time spent on artwork became much more precious, I began looking for ways to streamline the process without losing the pre

Question I don’t want a lot of new supplies. What essential equipment do I need to get going with coloured pencils? Answer I remember when I started drawing again in my late 40s, I looked for a lot of