Pastels
by Greg Kopriva
Title
Pastels
Artist
Greg Kopriva
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
This is a set of pastels is owned by my artist wife, Sally Doyle-Kopriva. You can tell by the look of the set that this collection was acquired and used over the span of many years.
A pastel consists of pure powdered pigment and binder in a stick. It's basically the same pigment that is used in all art mediums. In appearance, it's sort of a cross between a stick of chalk and a crayon. Soft pastels have less binder and more pigment. They normally have a rounded shape. Hard pastels are usually rectangular and have more binder to keep the stick together. Each has different qualities and creates different effects. Soft pastels are easy to smudge and blend, whereas hard pastels are good for creating tight, precise details. When handled correctly, pastels are permanent and can last just as long as any other medium. Pastels never crack, yellow or darken over time. When properly framed and securely hung, the particles will stay fixed in place for centuries.
Photograph © Greg Kopriva, 2015. Pastels in the photo by Sally-Doyle Kopriva. All rights reserved.
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May 8th, 2015
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Lois Bryan
Beautifully done ... I've always been fascinated with these wonderful pastels ... they call to me, lol!!! Your image is so clear ... almost has a 3D quality!! Love it!! l/f and tweeted
Chrisann Ellis
Greg, Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums...Happy Days..Congrats!!!