Always wanted to learn how to use soft pastels? Interested in incorporating color into your drawings? Then take this journey into the colorful world of soft pastels!
Pastels have a depth and richness to them that is unique to this medium. We will begin with the fun of blending colors before moving on to an easy and exciting subject of land, skies, and clouds, and then - to defining shapes in a still life. We will concentrate on the colors of each object and where they are in relation to each other. Before any detail is added, the artwork is filled with life and drama simply by applying color. As the shadows and lines bring the artwork into focus, each artist is encouraged to find their own rhythm and style. You will learn techniques for working in pastels that will make your subjects come to life as your skills progress. This pastel course is an excellent transition from drawing to painting, as it is drawing with color, also referred to as “painting with pastels”.
In this course, you will learn:
- The different brands and main types of soft pastels
- Different surfaces to use soft pastels on
- Pastel applications (blending, scumbling, optically color-mixing, etc.)
- Color mixing with pastels
- How to “paint” landscapes and still lifes with pastels
On completion of this course, you will have experience with color mixing and be able to apply and practice the techniques with your own artwork. This class will give you structured direction and make the process easy for you to start using soft pastels. You will complete at least two drawings by the end of the course, in addition to helpful color charts and informative studies.
This class is great for beginners and seasoned artists alike.