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Pastels Painting. Pastels are a unique painting medium in that the colors are mixed on the paper by overlaying or blending, rather than on a palette.Here you'll find helpful tips, essential techniques, and step-by-step demonstrations on pastel painting.astels Painting. Pastels are a unique painting medium in that the colors are mixed on the paper by overlaying or blending, rather than on a palette.
The medium is what makes the picture, sculpture etc. Oil paint is the commonest medium in painting, but there are also acrylic, tempera, crayon, ink, watercolor, etc. A sculpture is often made of marble or bronze, which is the medium of the work. Modern art also uses other media as e.g. video.