Before I get started with today’s issue I want to share an interesting Substack with you. You can find lots of great insight on culture in this newsletter, Deep Culture by Paul, as he shares discoveries once a week.
On to Pastels
Picking up a pastel chalk is like drawing with butter. You can change the texture with a simple stroke or add pressure to make indents. Sliding your finger across the hue can smudge a color to create shadows and gradients.
I first encountered pastels when I was in high school. The teacher showed us in a lesson between water colors and Prisma colored pencils. I remember the first time I smeared a chalk pastel on my paper and it slipped out of my hand. The oil in it smeared all over my fingers and I made a mess all over my hands.
If I had the resources I’d use pastels all over again. They are a medium that is looked over by many in favor by colored pencils. I guess I just like the variety and the unexpected manuvering it takes by skilled hands.
Choosing the right paints
Last week I talked about choosing the right paint for beginners. If you haven’t already read it you can check it in the archives here. I wrote about some great suggestions of paint for beginners from watercolor to oil paints. The selection can be a little confusing for first-timers but I talk about the different levels of paint and how to approach them. I think you might like it for your next art project.
Something new
I recently got some new lenses for my camera. I’m so excited because I am trying out a new 50 mm and 35 mm lens. I look forward to sharing some new pictures with these lenses in a future issue. I’m really excited because I expect the pictures to come out great. Hopefully, I can share some street photos as I explore the town. You can always find something new every time you go outside on a new day.
Thanks again for reading.
Have you ever tried pastels before ? What was your experience like? I'd love to hear about it in the comments.