In this lesson, you will learn about pastel, a drawing and painting medium with a rich tradition. Instructor Sheldon Borenstein takes his time to show you how to blend soft pastels with fingers, as well as, how to apply this vibrant medium on toned paper.

This lesson belongs to the course Introduction to Materials. In this 8-week course, Sheldon Borenstein shares his experience as a professional artist to help you better understand the uses of major drawing and painting media. He gives demonstrations on the same subjects, using different mediums like graphite, charcoal, markers, and many more, in order to compare and contrast their characteristics. After completing the course, you will have a general understanding of the most popular art mediums.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.