Learn how to make new pastels out of your broken pastel sticks in this Art School Live session with Brenda Boylan and Eric Rhoads.
The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of the Plein Air Convention & Expo, taking place May 21-25, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Brenda’s first tip is to wear gloves. Watch the video below to see why you want to avoid dishwasher gloves for working with pastels:
Re-purposing Broken Pastel Sticks into New Ones with Brenda Boylan
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Starting out with pastel and not sure how to develop your skills? Let Brenda Boylan show you how to pursue your own unique artistic style confidently and make your mark in the art community. Her video workshop “Pastel FUNdamentals” is perfect for all levels!
Don’t miss your opportunity to create lifetime memories at the Plein Air Convention & Expo! All training sessions are indoors on giant, high-def screens, with plein air paint-outs in the afternoons. Beginners and pros feel right at home, so register at PleinAirConvention.com to join us.
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Blog post prepared for the web by Cherie Dawn Haas, Editor of Plein Air Today
I save the dust and make pastels also. I find using a marble tile to roll them. Easier than the paper.
Love this. Looks like fun! Rosharon tx