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  Studio Tips for the Pastel Painter by Donna Aldridge  
    Artist Donna Aldridge has an extensive list of tips and suggestions for pastel artists on her web site. She also has studio tips for oil painters. Her Studio Tips for Pastel Artists link is:

http://aldridgestudios.com/610-StudioTipsPstl.html


   
  Answers to the Most Common Questions about Pastels by Terry Ludwig  
    Terry Ludwig is both an artist and a producer of pastels. And he is a member of the Chicago Pastel Painters. His web site has an interesting section covering answers to the most common questions about pastels. His web page link is:

http://www.terryludwig.com/faq.html


   
  Applications & Safety by Diane Townsend  
    Diane Townsend is also both an artist and a producer of pastels. On her web site you will find useful information on how pastels are made and several safety tips. Her web page link is:

http://www.townsendpastels.com/app-safety.html


   
  Making Handmade Pastels by Phyllis Franklin  
    Artist Phyllis Franklin has an interesting article on how to make your own pastels. It is complete with instructions and several photos showing each step in the process. Her article is on the Wet Canvas web site at:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/11/293/