A blend of texture, tone, and controlled layering shapes this charcoal and soft pastel tutorial for the Aisha portrait, ...

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 — ...

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 ...

HAMDEN >> The November meeting of the Hamden Art League will feature a demo by Southbury portrait artist Alain Picard titled The Painterly Portrait. Working from the live model, Alain will demonstrate ...

Pastel is a paradoxical medium. It is the most fragile of materials—essentially dust rubbed on a surface (usually paper). It is easily disturbed and impossible to fix without altering its character.