Introduction to Soft Pastel
Introduction
Introduction to Soft Pastel – is a vibrant and versatile art medium made from pure pigment and a small amount of binder, giving it a rich, velvety texture. We love soft pastels for their brilliant colors, smooth blending ability, and expressive potential. Whether used for detailed portraits or loose, painterly landscapes, soft pastels allow for direct, hands-on creativity with immediate and bold results.
Painting with Soft Pastel
Painting with soft pastels is a beautifully expressive and tactile experience. Unlike oil or acrylic paints, soft pastels are pure pigment sticks bound with just enough binder to hold their shape. This gives them incredibly rich, vibrant color and a velvety texture that glides smoothly over paper or canvas.
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Techniques – Soft pastel techniques include layering, scumbling, feathering, and blending to create depth, light, and shadow. They are perfect for expressive portraits, landscapes, still life, and abstract art. When using pastels, it’s important to work on textured or sanded paper to help grip the pigment and build layers. A fixative spray can be used carefully between layers or at the end to reduce smudging and preserve the work.
Workshops with Katerina
Artists interested in exploring the soft pastel medium are warmly invited to join soft pastel workshops with artist Katerina Krjanina at Vivo Art Studio in Palm Coast, Florida. These workshops offer a welcoming and creative environment for both beginners and experienced artists who want to dive into the vibrant and expressive world of pastel art. Katerina, guides each participant through the process of working with soft pastels – focusing on layering, blending, color transitions, and composition.
About Soft Pastel Workshop
During the workshop, participants will work with soft pastel materials, which are all provided by the studio. Each session is designed to allow for personal growth, experimentation, and the development of individual style. Artists will create finished pastel artworks, learning techniques for applying pastel to textured paper, achieving light and depth, and preserving their work. Workshops are available in private and group formats, and scheduling is flexible during weekdays and weekends.
Join Us!
To join, artists can contact the studio directly by phone or email to reserve their spot, ask questions, and select a session that fits their schedule. Katerina’s pastel workshops are a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and learn in a relaxed, inspiring space where imagination and color take the lead.
