In this article, I show fun techniques for painting with Charvin water soluble dry pastels and how to select and prepare surfaces to receive this unique mixed media pastel! This was a live painting session.

Here is the video workshop. The paints and accessories used in the video are listed below. Enjoy! 🎨

Here’s a link to the Instagram account of the artist I showed for inspiration at the beginning of the video:

https://www.instagram.com/vivigonzalezart/

Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍

Supplies List for Charvin Water Soluble Dry Pastels Projects

Here are the books mentioned during the show as well as the supplies list for the Charvin pastels with pastel pencil finishes projects shown. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

• Book - All About Techniques in Pastel - https://amzn.to/4ffYuEZ

• Book - Abstract Art Painting - https://amzn.to/3LIgjyL

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• Charvin Water Soluble Dry Pastel 48 Sticks - https://amzn.to/46pbpjK

• Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils Set of 48 Tin - https://amzn.to/3YlFlLw

• Forever Pencil Set of 2 With Spare Nibs - https://amzn.to/3WpfHmB

• Coates Willow Charcoal Assorted Lengths Set of 30 Sticks - https://amzn.to/4dffgmh

• Golden Pastel Ground Clear 8oz Jar - https://amzn.to/3A1VATZ

• Art Spectrum Pastel Ground Clear 250ml Jar - https://amzn.to/3LJXqf2

• Drawing and Blending Tools Set of 48 - https://amzn.to/3SukF0m

• Faber Castell Kneaded Eraser and Case - https://amzn.to/3Wn5Mhp

• Caran D'Ache Palette Rough & Smooth Sides - https://amzn.to/46kNe69

• Nitram Sharpening Abrasive Paddle - https://amzn.to/3WtnNe3

• SpectraFix Degas Spray Fixative 12oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/3SpbldS

• Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray 11oz Aerosol Can - https://amzn.to/4fpFQdC

• Sennelier Latour Soft Pastel Fixative Spray 400ml Aerosol Can - https://amzn.to/3A58zEE

• Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper Various Colors 9x12in 24 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4fqqjdN

• Canson Mi-Teintes Touch Fine Sanded Pastel Paper Various Colors 9x13in 12 Sheets - https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/canson-mi-teintes-touch-pastel-paper-pad-350gsm-24x32cm

• UArt Sanded Pastel Paper Trial Pack - https://amzn.to/3LIsXxD

• Sennelier Pastel Card Sanded Paper 9x12in 6 Colors 12 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3LLcoRT

• Canson Cold Press Texture Watercolor Paper 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/44pxiyy

• Leather Village Handmade Toned Deckle Edge Paper 4x6in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4f1cNwR

• Handmade Toned Deckle Edge Paper 8.25x5.8in 75 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4cZnKxt

• Canson Glassine Paper 36in x 10yds Roll - https://amzn.to/3WqCpuN

• Acid Free Art Storage Bags Assorted 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 Total 120 Bags - https://amzn.to/3Wr9x5o

• Princeton Select Artiste Brushes Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3Wm59FU

• Wood Brush Rest Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3xLr0gI

• Heat Tool - https://amzn.to/4fpM4tW

• Faber Castell Mini Desktop Vacuum - https://amzn.to/46FjNMl

• Water Spray Bottle Clear 2.5oz - https://amzn.to/3A58LUo

• My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA

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If you would like to see other paints, mediums and art supplies that I recommend, click below to go to the Supply Links page on my website:
https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

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