Pastel Still Life Demo: L1/6
Author: Rod Webb, Associate Editor
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I use Canson Pastel paper, as it has a different "tooth" or texture on each side.
As shown, the side on the left has a finer grain, with a random sort of pattern. The rough side has a regular coarse pattern. I prefer to use the smoother side.
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For this painting, I will mainly be using the "rubbing method".
After the pastel colours have been applied, the surface is rubbed with either your finger or, for smaller spots, a paper stick. |
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This smooths and works the pastel into the tooth of the paper.
I use strips of thick cardboard cut from the backs of sketching pads. |
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