PASTEL TECHNIQUES
There is always a certain dispute whether the work done in pastels is classified as a drawing or as a picture,but it generally confirms the fact that among there is no real limit.Pastel with a clear emphasis on line is considered as a sketch.When i talk about drawing the most important feature of pastels is that he leaves a trace not the ability to build it in color,and in this sense it is a medium unrivaled.The Quality of the lines and traces that run with pastel particulary depends on the paper on which you are working.To work with clean lines when you do not intend to conceal one color to another,you can use a smoother paper on which line remains full,and any splitting paper is not in sight.You can try some special paper that are in sale to wark in pastel-velvet paper.On velvet paper line remains firm and soft with a bit unclear edges.
INK AND MARKERS
Ink color can be mixed with black ink,applied with paintbrush or pen or use the techniques of mixed media with other painting or plotters media such as acrylic paints,coal or oil painting pastel.With markers is very challenging work,but since their effects because of his visibility are not refined,they are more suitable for quick sketches and impressions.Inks are transparent so the color can be mixed on the surface of the paper applying the one over the other,can be used and merged with inks of drawing.
