Thread replies: 3
Thread images: 1
Thread images: 1
File: Edgar-Degas-At-the-Mirror.jpg (220KB, 1444x1100px) Image search:
[Google]
220KB, 1444x1100px
Does anyone have any suggestions for someone trying to get into pastels? Brands? Paper? Techniques?
I bought white pastel paper, but I'm having a hard time getting texture of lighter colors to show through. Is pastel really meant for toned paper? Is "Pastel" branded paper really the best paper for pastels or do other textured papers work? If there's not a really severe tooth on the paper will pastels not work to their full potential on it?
>>
Not a pastels experiment, honestly have yet to try them but want to. However, I watch a lot of people use them. Notice that Youtube artist tend to use a darker toned colored paper. One artist in particular that I follow uses this often.
>>2774533
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KNJQIE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=GUAKDARIJ1C0&coliid=I12YHC699TTNJX
>>
>>2775066
Toned papers do work best, you want a mid-value that's not too light or too dark so both your highlights and darkest darks show through well, either a neutral tone or slightly warm or cool leaning, depending on what you're painting. Get some Canson Mi-Teintes. It's 60% cotton and has two different textured sides, a smoother one and a rougher side with a more pronounced mesh.
Thread posts: 3
Thread images: 1
Thread images: 1