Pastels For Dummies Drawing with pastels can be both fun and
intimidating, but a few tips and tools can help you set pastel
compositions and choose colors like a pro. With your sketchbook,
viewfinder, and color wheel in hand, you’re ready to create
artwork. Choosing Pastel Colors with the Color Wheel When
working with pastel (or any art medium), a color wheel is a tool
you should be familiar with because it helps you understand hue
relationships and choose colors for pastel compositions. The
following color wheel and terms can help you select colors for
your artwork: Primary hues: Red, blue, and yellow.
Theoretically, all other hues are made from these hues.
Secondary hues: Violet, orange, and green. Secondary hues are a
mix of two primary hues and situated halfway between those
primary hues on the color wheel. Tertiary hues: Red-orange,
yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, and red-
violet. Tertiary hues are a combination of a primary hue and a
secondary hue. Analogous hues: Three to five hues