Article · Sharpened Artist
A Quick Guide For Using Colored Pencil On Pastelmat
By John Middick
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free + paid
- Published
- 2020
Free tutorial; extended content available
About this lesson
Demonstrates colored pencil technique on non-absorbent Pastelmat paper including composition planning, solvent blending with mineral spirits, and managing contrast through progressive layering.
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