I will take you step my step through the process of using pastels to capture textured background, and softness of of little dog playing peek a boo
Materials
Set of soft pastels (The quality of your pastels will effect the result, I recommend these mid price ranges, Faber Castell, Koh i nor, Royal Talens renbrandt}
https://www.eunicejfriend.com/.../toison-d-or-soft...
Set of pastel pencils
https://www.eunicejfriend.com/.../koh-i-noor-gioconda-24...
Sheet sanded Pastel Mat I will use Clairefontaine
https://www.eunicejfriend.com/.../clairefontaine...
 
Colour shaper blending tool
https://www.eunicejfriend.com/.../size-6-large-colour...
SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE ON MY ART PRODUCT PAGE
Please print off and pre draw the scene using light coloured pastel pencil before the class