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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.
Definition of pastel. 1  1 : a paste made of powdered pigment ranging from pale to deep colors and used for making crayons; also : a crayon made of such paste. 2  2a : a drawing in pastelb : the process or art of drawing with pastels. 3  3 : a light literary sketch.  4 : any of various pale or light colors.