?What is pastel

Pastel (French: Pastel) or chalk paint[1] is a paste of colored materials mixed with chalk and gum, which is shaped into a stick. The word pastel comes from the Italian word "pastello", meaning "paste obtained", and pastel means "pencil paste";Pastel is actually an artistic tool for drawing and is made up of pure pigment powder and binder. The pigments used in pastel are the same as those used in other painting media such as paint and oil.Pastels consist of powdered pigments that are bonded together. These pigments are essentially the same as those used for other painting media, such as watercolor, acrylic, and colored pencil. However, pastels require a different technique because of the effect they leave on the paper.