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Jan 31, 20222 min read

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....

Sep 7, 20214 min read

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...

Jan 12, 20211 min read

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...

Jan 12, 20212 min read

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...

Jan 11, 20212 min read

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...

Jan 5, 20211 min read

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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