These crystals have light-scattering properties, which gives pastel paintings an unmatched luminosity!ĭo you see why I’ve fallen head over heels?įun fact: this is the same pigment used in oil paint except oil paint is bound together with liquid, which can degrade and yellow over time. Essentially, when painting with soft pastel you are painting with crystals of pigment. Typically, a cheaper pastel will contain more binder while a fine art-quality pastel will contain as much pigment as possible.Īs a result of the pastel being pure pigment, the colors are incredibly intense and delicious! This is also why a quality soft pastel will cost more. Different manufacturers will use different formulas which can make the sticks harder or softer with varying textures and consistencies, but still all considered soft pastel. Soft pastel is comprised of pure pigment with the least amount of binder necessary in order to hold a shape. Other than those few things, soft pastel and chalk are entirely different in their make up, composition, and applications. Soft pastels especially, to me, are like fancy crayons for adults and it makes me feel like a kid again! Soft pastels and chalk also look and feel similar because they are both formed into sticks. And for both, your fingers will be your best tool! The sticks themselves + a surface to apply them on is all you really need. With both, you don’t need much else in order to create- no paintbrushes, palette, liquids etc. Both are dusty, raw, and messy! To see beauty emerge from the dust is like magic. I can connect with the marks in such a unique way, learning the feel of the pigment, the changes when pressure is applied, and how each one lays on the surface a bit differently. That is probably the biggest reason I’ve fallen in love with both! There’s nothing between my hands and the medium. Both chalk and soft pastel give the artist a TACTILE experience. One might assume that chalk and soft pastel share a lot in common, but they are actually completely different! I had no idea when I first started, but I’ve learned so much and wanted to share with you these differences and what I love about each! What I Love Most About Both Chalk & Soft Pastelīefore I share what’s different, I want to share what makes them similar. But over the last year, I can confidently say I’ve developed a new passion and a deep love for painting with soft pastels. It was through this humble medium I built Lily & Val and also wrote my book, The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering.
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