Pastel Paintings Art is about self-expression. This is a medium that gives full freedom to the artist to express his/her feelings and convey a whole lot of meaning without using a single word. An artist can use many techniques and styles. From acrylic to oil paintings, pencil sketches and watercolors, the option depends upon the artist. Be it Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo, famous artists have had their own style to represent what they wished to convey.

As an artist myself, I have been mesmerized by many mediums. My first brush with art was with charcoal and pencil. From there on, I discovered many techniques that helped me realize which medium best suited my skills. Pastel painting gave me the freedom to experiment and give a completely new meaning to a blank sheet of paper. Even now, the joy of opening a box full of these magical colors still gives me the thrills I first felt years back. Over the years, I have discovered the magic of oil pastels and the beauty each stroke contains. And here, I would like to share with you some basics of pastel painting. Read more on this Article!