If you are new to soft pastels & pastel pencils or would just like to know more about the medium, I created this helpful beginners guide to talk you through the basics but also my top tips & things I think every pastel artist must know. Topics include, my favourite soft pastel paper, sticks, pencils & tools. I'll also explain how to frame and store soft pastel artworks as well as how to stay safe while using them. Lastly, I'll finish off with methods & techniques to show you how I use soft pastels & pastel pencils to achieve realism in my artworks
