Pastels Testing

Exploring techniques and tools to road test my pastel collection. Part of 'Materials Play' month in the membership.

Hello there,

If you’re new here, a very warm welcome to you. I’m Emma, an artist and illustrator, based in rural England and my work is influenced by wildlife, stories and those small but significant, moments of connection with nature.

The Creative Flock is a cosy space where I share my creative journey and a peek behind the scenes of my life. I’m here to offer encouragement, advice and inspiration as you explore your own creative path.

Thank you to everyone who voted in my poll!

Pastels were the clear winner, so as promised, I’ve done an in-depth exploration-testing out all my pastels, tools, and techniques.

In this video, I’ll share my experiences using pastels over the years, how my approach has evolved, and the pros and cons of this medium (at least from my perspective). I’ll also walk you through the different tools, methods, and paper types I’m using for these tests before exploring each one.