Pan Pastels have always been a mystery to me. I bought a set of 'darker' hues some time ago. I have tried them, without much success. Fast forward to having the use of an online class through Ivy Newport/Studioworks, a class using Pan Pastels by Dawn Vander Stoep.
I painted along with her with a pastel of an owl, almost entirely done with Pan Pastels. DH helped me buy 'deeper into the supplies' (early birthday present) which I needed for success with this medium. I now have a set of 40 pans. more about Pan Pastels here Key to this medium for ME, is the small 'sponges and applicators' that are specially made for 'laying down' the pastel.
OK, now I get it. You just needed to show me. The first piece below is my paint-along with Dawn, The second is my '2nd ever' piece with mostly Pan Pastels. As with most mediums, it will take practice and diligence to improve, but I have LOTS of time as....DH and I are suffering from a massive head cold/sinus infection, we are hunkered down and I believe at this rate, it will continue on into next week. Ho ho ho - Merry Christmas. Good thing I just went to Costco recently and bought the big pack of tissues. Two COVID tests show that we are 'negative' for Coronavirus.
Today it is mega windy and cold and snowy here at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mtns - perfect day to be in the studio (sniff sniff)!!
