From pigment to pastel
In my studio, everything begins with colour.
For me, pastel art is not only about painting, but also about creating the material itself.
I love working with pure pigments, which I mix with a binder and a little water. This creates a soft, rich paste that I roll into small sticks: my own pastels.
The process requires time and sensitivity.
Each pigment reacts differently — some colours are grainy, others velvety smooth.
By experimenting with them, I discover how they behave on the paper. That makes my work deeply personal: I literally paint with colours I have created myself.
They blend effortlessly and build up a glow, layer by layer, that simply can’t be matched by ready-made pastels.
Sometimes my favourite moment is testing a new pigment.
That’s when I see how light and shadow move within it, how that pure powder transforms into a colour with its own character.
By making my pastels myself, I can determine the softness, tone and intensity exactly the way I need them.
Each colour is unique — tailored to my way of painting.
From pigment to pastel — it remains a small wonder, every single time.
