Soft Pastels

Overview

Soft pastels are an incredible medium for its vibrance and versatility. Despite being dry, many artists who work with soft pastels describe their process as painting. This is partly due to the painterly quality of finished pastel artworks. Additionally, the option to introduce water to the pastels and manipulate them further using a brush contributes to this perception.

Soft pastels are a fantastic way to bridge the gap between drawing and painting.

Required

Recommended quantity: 1× Sennelier soft pastel
You will need both Sennelier soft pastel and nu-pastel. No oil pastel, please.
Recommended quantity: 1× Nu-pastel
You will need both Sennelier soft pastel and nu-pastel. No oil pastel, please.
Recommended quantity: 1× 12x16" 400 grit sanded pastel paper
Clay or white, 12x16" or any size. If you order online from Blick, give it a few weeks to ship. Their shipping is often slow.
Recommended quantity: 1× 4B Pencil
Recommended quantity: 1× Erasers
Kneaded & ArtGum
Recommended quantity: 1× Blending stumps
This set also comes with sandpaper which can be used to refine the tips of your pencils. You can use q-tips or paper towels instead.
Recommended quantity: 1× Gloves
Choose gloves in your size.
Recommended quantity: 1× Finger cots
Be sure to get your size.
Recommended quantity: 1× Sponge
To wipe fingers.
Recommended quantity: 1× Workable fixative spray
Recommended quantity: 1× Scotch Delicate Surface Painter's Tape
Recommended quantity: 1× Paper Towels
Recommended quantity: 1× Wooden support board
A smooth, sturdy surface to tape watercolor paper to, such as a wooden board or foam board.