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Uncover our range of Pastels at Discount Art & Craft Warehouse.
We believe that art should be accessible and available to everyone within every budget. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, we aim to provide you with exactly what you need! We stock a wide range of Pastels from the biggest art brands around including Derwent, Reeves, Winsor & Newton, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum, Copic, Matisse and many more.
We deliver Australia-wide so you can shop in the comfort of your own home.
FAQs about Pastel Supplies
What Are Pastel Colours?
Pastels belong to a pale family of hues that, in the HSV colour space, have a high value and low saturation. Pastel colours have a softer look than their bright, more saturated colours and are typically described as “soft,” “washed out,” or “pale".
How To Layer Soft Pastels?
A touch of pastel may be placed on a finger and lightly tapped into an area when a light scent of colour is desired in a specific location. A workable fixative can also be used to lay down a pastel layer ahead of subsequent pastel layers. Experiment with lightly scratching the top layer with a blunt tool to reveal underlying layers if heavy.
How To Use Oil Pastels?
Use a soft brush to apply a generous layer of oil pastel color, then add another colour on top. Continue layering and blending until you reach your desired appearance. When merging and mixing, don't be afraid to go deep - your fingers are your brushes, and you may blend and mix to create magic on the page.
Pastels are the spectrum of pale colours that can be best described as washed, desaturated and soft. They bring a different feel and depth to your artwork compared to the standard colour set. There are various types of pastel colours that can be used, including; pastel pencils, hard pastels, soft pastels and water soluble pastels, all of which bring a unique element to your work. Pastels also blend well together giving you more flexibility with what you can achieve in this medium.
It’s important to remember that the type of surface you are drawing will impact how the pastels work. Smoother surfaces and papers will give you better control whereas a harder surface will noticeably impact the finished look with the texture coming through.
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