Work in pastel sits between drawing and painting.  Its all about dense quick color. Some say pastel painting, others say drawing.  

Here are some sketches from classes this past week.  

Working in conte. Student drawing 2014.

Students are also enjoying the fine Conte.  

Working in conte. Student drawing 2014.

The chalks are very powerful.  

Working in conte. Student drawing 2014.

The action and the observation is broken down into layers,  joyful and immediate.

Working in conte. Student drawing 2014.

Working in conte. Student drawing 2014.

Working in conte. Student drawing 2014.

Working in conte. Student drawing 2014.