A stick of conte is held with the thumb and middle finger, the Index finger is used to add a variety of weight and pressure on the conte to control value and thickness of the stroke you lay down on the paper.
These are not my images but you've probably noticed the nupastel used in these images have a sharp point. Some people like to sharpen there points using sandpaper, or razors. Its not necessary, but having the point does add to the different types of stokes/ lines you can lay down on the paper.
After prolonged use conte (nupastel charcoal etc) will naturally form a sharp tip
Broad wide strokes are created using the broad edge of the stick. Laying it flat but on an edge and dragging across.
you can form lines by using the side edge once again but by pulling or pushing
You can use your knuckle, I use the back of my hand
he uses a piece of toile cloth, you can use a paper towel
using the kneaded eraser you can simulate lighting and highlights by pulling pastel off the sheet
Ryan woodward is an amazing artist who has labeled the strokes in his gestures to help students explore and understand how different strokes edges etc can be used to lay down conte.
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