A protective fixative seals the artwork, preserving color intensity and detail. This portrait reflects patience, technique, ...

Pastels—part crayon, part colored pencil, part paint—are not only a great artistic favorite for their intuitive ease of use, but also for their gorgeous look. Even if you’re not an artist, you’re ...

Detail of Mary Sully, “Fred Astaire (1899–1987)” (c. 1920s–40s), colored pencil, pastel crayon, ink, and graphite on paper, 34 3/8 x 19 inches (~87.3 x 48.3 cm) (all photos Julie Smith ...

Every portrait begins with a clear vision, and this Leo Rojas drawing is built through a layered pastel and charcoal process ...

The Owl Cat seems to be surveying the world outside the canvas. The curious being, with wings tucked in, one eye blue and the other green, has the body of an owl and the head of a cat. The charcoal ...

The medium of oil pastel empowers artists to create stunning and vivid art using a range of techniques. However, the choice of paper is crucial in achieving the best results. This article will assist ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Colouring pencils are often the first artistic medium that ...

Mayor Mo Hussain opens Seasons Art Warrington Students exhibition at Warrington Sports Club, showcasing 100 paintings and local ...