subject: How to choose quality Pastels supplies on a limited budget? [print this page] After you start working with pastels, you develop your own tastes in supplies. Experimenting to find the pastels and materials that work best for you eliminates frustration and helps you achieve more satisfying results in the long run. Just make sure you purchase materials that are in line with your experience level. For example, starting with student-grade pastels can be helpful you can try out pastels in an uninhibited manner without fear of cost. Some very beautiful pastels are quite soft and delicate but would be a little difficult for a beginner to use; they're fragile and can crumble in your fingers if you aren't familiar with using them. Not the kind of situation that encourages experimentation! On the other hand, after you've built your skills, you may decide that student-grade materials aren't worth their economy and move up to professional-grade.
How to choose quality Pastels supplies on a limited budget?
