One of the biggest problems of working with soft (chalk) pastels is overworking them. Because pastels cannot be mixed like paint, but must be laid down in layers, sometimes when we try to blend them, we continue until they become muddy and lose definition.
In this short video from our series, “Six Super Short Art Tips,” Jim shows how to avoid overworking your pastels.
Art Class Volume 4 – Lessons 13-16: Color Blending Techniques (DVD)