Pastels have been around for hundreds of years, and it is one of the most permanent mediums. Throughout history pastels have evolved and today we have many choices to choose from. In this 86 minute DVD Gabor will show you how to simplify your soft pastel palette, and explain his thoughts on laying in the initial stages. There will be discussion about how not to complicate the piece with too much frivolous detail. Gabor will demonstrate how he blends his soft pastels together to achieve the desired value and color. Lastly, he will discuss the type of pastel paper he prefers to use and his thoughts on the use of fixatives.