Pastel - Paintings

Pastel is both the name of an artistic medium and the name given to works of art made with this medium. Pastel is composed of powder pigments mixed with a weak binder, usually gypsum or chalk, to form a kind of color stick. Here is some more information about pastel:

Medium: Pastel comes in the form of colourful, soft sticks, easy to apply on a surface of rough paper specially designed for pastel. The low binder used in pastel sticks allows a smooth and fluid application of color on the paper.

Bright colors: Pastel is appreciated for its bright and

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Galerie Brugal - - Pastel — Galerie Brugal

Superb pastel by Marcel FEGUIDE (1890-1968), depicting a biblical scene, 49x65cm. Its original ...

1300 € approx.

FOUCHER-POIGNANT - - Pastel — FOUCHER-POIGNANT

Originals (acrylic, lead mine and pastels). Art prints, all formats from 30X40 cm to 60x80 cm a ...

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DENOU DOMINIQUE - - Pastel — DENOU DOMINIQUE

DRY PASTEL ON PAPER

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Project Art - original art - Pastel — Project Art

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Boon Gallery - - Pastel — Boon Gallery

Designer : Maria SALKIN-LAMBIOTTE

Maria SALKIN-LAMBIOTTE (Early 20th century, Brussels - Everberg) "Lady in interior" ...

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Antiquité et Faïence Bernasconi - - Pastel — Antiquité et Faïence Bernasconi

Very beautiful pastel, portrait of a young girl, first third period of the 19th century. Golden ...

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Antiquités Trouvailles - - Pastel — Antiquités Trouvailles

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... intense colors. The pigments used in pastels are very concentrated, which allows to obtain rich and vibrant tones. Artists can overlay, mix or blend colors to create a wide range of shades and effects.

Velvety effect: The application of pastel on the paper creates a characteristic velvety texture. The pigment particles adhere to the paper in a slightly grainy way, giving the work a soft and textured appearance. This unique texture adds depth and visual interest to the pastel works.

Application and blending: Pastels can be applied in different ways to achieve a variety of effects. Artists can use the pastel directly on the paper by making strokes, hatches or dots to create precise details.

Conservation: Since pastels are made from powdered pigments delicately fixed with a weak binder, pastel works require special attention in terms of conservation.

Pastels are appreciated for their ease of use, their expressiveness and their ability to capture the brightness and nuances of colors. Artists use pastel to create portraits, landscapes, still lifes and a variety of

Pastel - Paintings

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