How Do You Become A Pastel Artist?
Many people aspire to become some sort of artist. If you have any kind of drawing skill and an eye for color, pastels are the way to go. With a choice between oil and chalk, and a plethora of books and courses available, anyone can dabble in pastels and become relatively successful with them. Buy yourself some inexpensive chalk and oil pastels from your favorite local arts and crafts store. Also get some paper that is appropriate for pastels. The covers of the pads of paper will tell you what media work well on them. Take them home and start experimenting with them. Get a feel for how the colors look on paper and how they feel in your hand. Start looking through books available at arts and crafts stores and at your local library. Many “How To” books are available. Take notes on different techniques that you would like to try. Purchase the best books to which you feel you may repeatedly return. Check out local arts and crafts stores, universities, art museums, and community centers for
