Pastel

Pastel is pure pigment, the same pigment used in making all fine art paints. All top quality pastel brands are permanent when applied to conservation ground and properly framed. Pastel that has not been sprayed with fixative contains no liquid binder that may cause other media to darken, yellow, crack or blister with time. Pastels from the 16th century exist today as fresh as the day they were painted.

See also

• Color theory
• Drawing
• http://www.pastelinternational.com/
• http://pasteljournal.com/index.asp
• http://www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org/main/ *Best place to learn about pastels.
• http://www.dakotapastels.com/ * One of the leading suppliers of pastels and materials.