A blend of texture, tone, and controlled layering shapes this charcoal and soft pastel tutorial for the Aisha portrait, ...
Why pastel? -- Types of pastels -- Painting surfaces -- Other equipment -- The palette of colors -- Exercises and manipulations -- Three major techniques -- Making color work for you -- What is a ...
Joseph Cotes, “Portrait of Joseph and his Brother John Gulston” (1754), pastel on blue paper, mounted on canvas (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic unless otherwise noted) LOS ANGELES — ...
Understanding control and layering is what truly unlocks the potential of soft pastels in portrait drawing, and this artwork ...