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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