Architecture in pastel

eople are often put off painting in pastel because they think it is a ‘messy’ medium to work with. I can understand this point of view but, with careful preparation and planning, it is possible to work in a relatively clean and organised way. I want to show you how I set up my studio for pastel work (right). Out of sight there is also a sink with washing facilities so I can have a quick scrub if things really get out of hand. The easel is a David Potter field easel, which I use for painting in all media, except when painting very