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By Leslie Mitchell


Pastels art may be defined as a drawing medium of dry paste which comprises of ground pigments bound by oil and chalk. The binder is manufactured in crayon form. The drawings are not similar to the ordinary paints as they are not mixed on a palette but by overlaying on paper. High degree of talent is required on the artist's part so as to come up with suitable pastel products.

The paintings are supposed to be fixed to avoid smudging. Fixing is excellent when resins that dissolve in spirits are used. The logic behind this is that, after the application of the resin, the spirit does evaporate ensuring that the pigment remains stable. The application ought to be done by an atomizer and not just painting on. The place should have free air circulation.

A smooth brush is ideal to blend colors and ensure that a lot of dust produced is wiped away. The dust should not be blown away literally as it might get into the lungs and cause respiratory problems. The lifting of paintings should be carried out using a rubber well shaped into point with the fingers.

The surface of applying the drawing should be such that it allows the color application to be done more heavily. More textured pastel board should be used rather than the paper in order to be successful. Water color or cartridge may also be used for the painting. A drawing paper is ideal to avoid extra expenses during preparatory studies.

There are many different types of colors available for painting. Their choice should be informed by the subject matter. However, excess use of color should be avoided as this may interfere with the information the painting is intended to portray.

The way different people view different colors is different, so, the information they bear to different people is also different. A general rule is that the color should be standing out clearly both in its temperature and intensity. Care should be taken to keep the painting clean and avoid other colors coming into contact with it.

The artists should address certain safety matters when doing the pastel at any level. Firstly, they should wear gloves that are disposable and easy to clean. It is important to note that the pigments are able to get into the bloodstream through the skin, and this is dangerous for health.

In case of routine work, an air filter in the working area is needed again for the good health of the artist. It is also preferable that the fixatives are applied possibly outside or in an area with free air circulation. It should be noted that the health of the user is more important than the materials. In essence, many involve in these to earn a living while not forgetting a life.

Pastels art is an area that calls for proper investment by from both the real and potential artists. It is an area with much more to offer in terms of great products that are eye catching. The aesthetic quality of these products can be achieved when the guidelines are observed. The health issues should be of great consideration while delivering ideal products.




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