Pastel Basics: Start Here! | Beginner Demo & Techniques

Soft, vibrant, and expressive — pastels bridge the gap between drawing and painting. In this short demo, I’ll show how to begin using hard pastels on light gray toned paper. You’ll see how to layer, blend, and build color using a basic 24-color set. Note: Some links may be affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel and content! Materials used: Blick 24-color Hard Pastel Set https://tidd.ly/430xJzQ Rembrandt Soft Pastel Paper Pad https://tidd.ly/47tLs3n Vine Charcoal Optional Recommended Materials: NuPastel set of 96 https://tidd.ly/4nJJaDC Rembrandt Soft Pastels set of 45 https://tidd.ly/3Jx9nXR Techniques shown: Layering and blending Feathering and hatching Dragging with the flat side Defining edges with vine charcoal For the complete pastel guide — materials, paper types, and beginner tips — visit my blog: https://nuartplanet.com/https-nuartplanet-com-first-steps-into-pastel-art/ Pastel Basics: Start Here is part of my ongoing series introducing foundational art techniques through visual demonstrations and written guides. 🍎 Welcome to NuArtPlanet Your creative home for art lessons, materials, museum journeys, and visual exploration. NuArtPlanet - Art Education Blog: https://nuartplanet.com 📽️ Full-Length Art Tutorials, Museum Guides, & More: https://www.youtube.com/@NuArtPlanet/videos 🔔 Subscribe for New Content: https://www.youtube.com/@NuArtPlanet?sub_confirmation=1 #pasteldrawing #artinstruction #pasteltechniques #nuartplanet