It's a little easy to get drunk on color when using pastels. When I first took pastel classes, it was difficult for me to stick to values when beginning a painting-- I always jumped into the bright colors (and quickly ended up in trouble). Even now, if I'm having difficulty getting into painting mode, I can just open a box of brightly colored pastels and feel instantly inspired.
Pastels come in a wide array of bright colors, and you don't have to do any mixing (although you can blend the colors if you wish). Pastels hold their strong colors without fading for a long time, and there's no need to worry about cracking or drying out over time as there is with oil or acrylic.
For me, the color sets the mood for a painting. I know I can always use my trusty pastels to convey whatever mood I'm expressing with a small combination of brilliant colors.
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