Pastel Art
Find out how I got introduced and who inspired its reintroduction
Person: “Have you ever thought about doing art to help with your pain?”
Me: “No. I’ve never considered it.”
Person: “Well, I have some pastels at home, and I think you should give it a try.”
Me: “Sure, I’ll try it,” after some hesitation.
A few days later, I received a shoe box containing pastels and pastel paper.
I took it home, and it sat on my shelf for months before doing anything. I recall lying on the sofa one Saturday morning. The box was in my line of sight. It was beckoning me to get it. I took it off the shelf and moved it to my table. The phrase on the box “Live Strong” was encouraging.
I didn’t research pastels much but decided to go ahead and draw. The consistency felt similar to chalk. It was a fun experience, and making pastel art soon became part of my routine.
