Pastels

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Pastels are a type of art media which comes in the form of sticks. The word is of French origin, which in turn came from an Italian word. The French originally used it to describe the chalk-like substance found in their “crayons,” or pencils.

There are many different kinds of pastels with which an artist may work. Soft kinds are the most widely used. They smudge very easily and may require a fixative for storage. This is especially true when heavy layers of the medium have been utilized.

Oil pastels are another popular variety. These have a greater amount of binder compared to pigment than other types. The pigment holds better to itself and the paper as a result. Other pastel options include those with hard consistencies and some with binders that mix well with water.

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