What is a pastel?
Q: What is a pastel?
A: A pastel is an art colour in the form of a stick, made of pure powdered pigment and a 'binder' which holds it together.
Q: How long have pastels been used by artists?
A: Pastels have been used by artists since the Renaissance.
Q: What are the pigments used in pastels?
A: The pigments used in pastels are the same as those used to produce all kinds of coloured art.
Q: What is the effect of using pastels in artwork?
A: The effect of pastels is closer to the natural dry pigments than that of any other process.
Q: What can be added to pastels to tone down the more vivid colors?
A: Chalk may be added to the pastel to tone down the more vivid colors.
Q: What is an artwork made using pastels called?
A: An artwork made using pastels is called a pastel, pastel drawing or pastel painting.
Q: What does the adjective 'pastel' mean?
A: As an adjective the word 'pastel' means pale in color.
