Sponging Technique
Another way of producing texture to enhance a painting. Paint your background and when this is dry, apply the paint (not too heavily) with a natural sponge.
For a delicate effect, use an everyday household sponge.
Soft Pastels for beginners
Soft Pastels What are pastels? Pastels are compressed pigment and binder formed into sticks. The higher quality the pastel the greater the pigment, which increases the coverage and intensity of the colour. Types of pastel Soft pastels These are as the name...