Chalk Pastels

Chalk Pastels 

This section features useful handouts on how to use chalk pastels in art and
design. There are step by step examples of how to create a variety of mark making
textures and techniques on how to use the chalk pastels to describe landscapes and
rural scenery.


These handouts feature tips such as :

* You will be tempted to 'blow away' your chalk dust, but try to keep it on

 your page to use and blend with other colours. 

* If necessary, hold picture up right and 

 gently shake dust loose.

* Start with light 'washes' with chalk dust first for the sky and light landscape colours.

* Use masking fluid or white Gouache for very white areas I.E houses, buildings in the distance.