Soft Pastels – Portraits

Soft pastel is a medium known for its vibrant colors and velvety texture. Made from pure pigment with minimal binder, soft pastels allow for intense color application. They're great for blending and layering, creating a range of effects from subtle gradients to bold strokes. Unlike paints, there's no drying time, and the medium adheres well to textured paper, allowing for immediate and direct expression. The resulting artwork often has a unique, ethereal quality, with rich colors and a soft, diffused appearance.