I wrote it so you won’t get lost in the weeds, feel frustrated, waste time, or waste money.Įverything I’ve learned to get started plus the methods I’ve found to work best for me are presented inside the pages. I wrote it just for you to help keep the spark of excitement alive as you dive in. So, I created the book I wish I had when I was starting! I spent countless hours making mistakes, spending lots of time and money figuring out the answers to these questions. Let me remove the overwhelm and make space for the romance of soft pastel to capture your heart too… There are so many things to consider (and it feels daunting)! What kind of pastel, what brands, what are the differences? What is sanded paper? Is this drawing or painting? Should I get the expensive sticks? What colors and pigments do I start with? How do I keep the painting from smudging? Discovering the possibilities of this medium is exciting, but you’re not sure where to start.

You’re interested in soft pastel, but perhaps getting started feels overwhelming? Maybe you’ve watched a few painting videos or have seen posts on pinterest, tiktok or instagram.

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