Q: With so many soft pastels to choose from, do you have a way of organizing them so that you can find the color you need?

Barbara’s Studio

A: The arrangement of my pastels evolved organically. I keep them in their original trays. My oldest pastel sets are closer to the easel and the newest ones are the furthest away. After 37 years of experience working in pastel, I am well-acquainted with their individual properties. I know exactly where to find each color based on which manufacturer makes it.

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