Pastels translate your strokes directly to the surface, which allows you to apply color directly to the surface without any type of tool or brush. That is why the effect and stroke you create depends on way you hold the pastel stick and pressure applied while drawing.

Types of grips are given below:

• Using the Point
• Using the Side
• Using the End

Using the Point:
Hold the pastel stick near the back end and use the point to draw a thin and even line. This grip is mainly useful for drawing long grasses or wood grain textures.

Using the Side:
Hold the stick near the end and use the side or edge of the pastel to create thick to thin lines.

Using the End:
Hold the stick near the tip and vertically to the paper surface to create thick, short lines. This is useful for drawing brick or stonewalls.