-- Philadelphia born artist Bernard McManus, will demonstrate oil pastel techniques, Sunday, Nov. 22. 2 to 5 p.m.. McManus honed his oil pastel and painting skills in Europe, where he traveled ...

Pastels come in two varieties – oil pastels and chalk pastels. Both are quick to use and easy to control. Chalk pastel are soft and can be blended with your finger or a cotton bud. Oil pastels are ...

Colorful artwork created using soft or oil pastels was recently on display at the THEA Foundation. The exhibit was a combined member show for the Arkansas Pastel Society and the Ozark Pastel Society.

Pastel is a paradoxical medium. It is the most fragile of materials—essentially dust rubbed on a surface (usually paper). It is easily disturbed and impossible to fix without altering its character.

This student artwork combines different techniques in one development study - this can save time and make comparing techniques easier Early development is an opportunity to try out materials and ...