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					 			      	Oil Pastels 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Painting with Oil Pastel - Empty Easel
					 			      	 
 The very first oil pastels were made in 1925 by Sakura and named Cray-Pas because they were a cross between the clean dustless ease of crayons and the brilliant saturated colors of traditional soft pastels. http://emptyeasel.com/2009/01/22/oil-pastels-101-a-comprehensive-guide-to-painting-with-oil-pastel/
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					 			      	How to Use Pastels - Art is Fun
					 			      	 
 In this pastel painting workshop, I'll demonstrate some basic pastel painting techniques that you can use when you draw and paint with pastels. http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-use-pastels/
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					 			      	Basic Techniques for Painting with Pastels - About
					 			      	 
 An introduction to the various ways in which pastels can be used in a painting, whether by themselves or as mixed media. http://painting.about.com/od/pastelpainting/ss/pastels_techs.htm
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					 			      	How to Paint With Pastels: 13 Steps - wikihow
					 			      	 
 How to Paint With Pastels. At their simplest, pastels are simply sticks of pigment held together with different binders. http://www.wikihow.com/Paint-With-Pastels
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					 			      	Pastel Painting Techniques: How to Use Color in Pastels
					 			      	 
 Master drawing with pastels with these free tutorials painting experts love! http://www.artistdaily.com/pastel-painting
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					 			      	Pastel Art Supplies List - About
					 			      	 
 To make it easy to start painting with pastels, I've put together a shopping list of the art supplies you need. http://painting.about.com/od/pastelpainting/tp/pastel-art-supplies.htm
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					 			      	Pastel Art Techniques Painting Landscapes and More - Artist's Network
					 			      	 
 Take your pastel art to the next level with everything you need to know about how to paint with pastels-from Maggie Price's solutions for specific challenges to Richard McKinley's invaluable pointers and instruction to pastel tips about materials and supplies. http://www.artistsnetwork.com/category/medium/pastel
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					 			      	Pastel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
					 			      	 
 Wikipedia's information about pastel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastel
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					 			      	Pastel Painting Materials List for Workshops - The Artist's Road
					 			      	 
 You will want to have a selection of both soft and hard/semihard pastels in various hues, tints and shades.  Perhaps the best option for beginners is to buy a set of pastels already designed for use. http://www.theartistsroad.net/articles/pastelmaterialslist
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					 			      	ArtistsNetwork: Abstract Painting Techniques: Flowers in Pastel
					 			      	 
 Art Workshops on Demand. Get the Latest Art Workshops on Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil Painting. Instruction From Top Artists Charles Reid, Nita Leland, Richard McKinley and More. https://www.artistsnetwork.tv/courses/abstract-painting-techniques-flowers-in-pastel-with-debora-stewart
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					 			      	How to Paint a Realistic Eye with Pastels - The Virtual Instructor
					 			      	 
 How to paint an eye with pastels.  Learn the procees in this complete tutorial with a HD video. http://thevirtualinstructor.com/how-paint-realistic-eye-pastels.html
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					 			      	Pastel Painting on Pinterest
					 			      	 
 Explore Nancy Friedman's board "Pastel painting" on Pinterest, a visual bookmarking tool that helps you discover and save creative ideas | See more about Pastel Paintings, Fine art and Soft Pastels. https://www.pinterest.com/nancy1508/pastel-painting