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                                                            Free Pastel Projects

                                                            More Pastel Resources

                                                            Online Course: Exploring the World with Pastels

                                                            Store:The Multimedia and Multimedia Junior CDs both contain soft pastel projects.

                                                            Field Mouse in Pastel Pencil

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                                                            Learn to draw this furry critter using pastel pencils, a wonderful medium that combines the smooth, vibrant color of pastels with the neatness and control of pencils.

                                                            Good for ages 8 and up.

                                                            If you haven't used pastel pencils before, check out our free lesson on using them.

                                                            mouse.pdf
                                                            File Size: 406 kb
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                                                            Bird of Paradise Flower

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                                                            You will enjoy creating this exotic flower (that looks like a bird!) in soft pastels - draw it on black paper for added drama.

                                                            Good for students ages 8 and up.

                                                            bird_of_paradise.pdf
                                                            File Size: 360 kb
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                                                            Western Tanager

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                                                            This quick project would make a nice Father's Day gift from a creative child! Black paper is best as the ground for this colorful pastel drawing.

                                                            Good for students ages 8 and up.

                                                            tanager.pdf
                                                            File Size: 446 kb
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                                                            Starry Night Reproduction

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                                                            The classical way to learn to draw is to copy the great masters. This practice builds confidence and broadens the student's style. Try a close up of Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" in soft or oil pastels.

                                                            Good for students ages 8 and up.

                                                            starry_night.pdf
                                                            File Size: 520 kb
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                                                            Paper and Pastel Peaches

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                                                            Try this simple mixed medium project that uses cut or torn paper and pastels. Using good quality pastel paper is best, but kids may like to try it with construction paper.
                                                             
                                                            Good for ages 8 and up.

                                                            paper_pastel.pdf
                                                            File Size: 382 kb
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                                                            Poinsettia

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                                                            This project uses soft pastels, charcoal pencil and red construction paper.

                                                            Good for students ages 8 and up.

                                                            poinsettia.pdf
                                                            File Size: 363 kb
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                                                            Fall Leaves

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                                                            This project is a nice way to record the beautiful colors of Autumn and see how powerfully complementary colors work together!

                                                            Good for students ages 8 and up.

                                                            fall_leaves.pdf
                                                            File Size: 286 kb
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                                                            Still Life of Pears

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                                                            This quick study of light and shadow will give confidence to the beginner pastel artist. The simple shapes of the pears make this uncomplicated composition fun and easy to draw for kids as well as adults.

                                                            Good for ages 8 and up.

                                                            still_life_of_pears_in_pastel.pdf
                                                            File Size: 578 kb
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                                                            Czech Landscape

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                                                            This simple design is a great launch into hard pastels. Learn how your stroke can add movement to your drawing while rendering this flowing landscape.

                                                            Good for ages 10 and up.

                                                            czech_landscape.pdf
                                                            File Size: 664 kb
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