Originals in this selection, Material Pastel.
Formats from 30 x 30 to 100 x 75 cm.
Color without detour
Pastel is nearly pure pigment held together by only a little binder, and that gives the colors their velvety depth. Pastel paintings are for sale here, from gestural works to modern pictures on paper or canvas.
Soft pastel sticks carry pigment straight onto the ground. There is no drying time, no gloss, no glaze in the classic sense. Colors can be mixed with finger or blending stump, layered and lightened. The result looks matte and still glows.
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A picture in the room
Pastel pictures have a quiet presence. They work best in light rooms with even daylight. Paper and acrylic on canvas with a rough texture, on which the chalk holds, make suitable grounds. Prices begin at under 500 euro.
Protection and care
Pastel stays delicate and belongs behind glass, with a spacer or a mat. Fixative secures but can mute colors, which is why many leave it out. With mixed media and Modern the description deserves an extra look.