320-Introduction to Pastels
In Person | Available
Pastels have been used to create beautiful and bold color drawings throughout the centuries. Learn about the different types of pastels and how to blend and layer pastels to get a soft haze or a sharp edge. The instructor will demonstrate how to approach a pastel drawing through various stages, from the composition and getting the correct proportions and perspective, to understanding which colors to use to get the correct shade you are looking for. We will be drawing from photographs for this class. You can use your own photos or use the reference that the instructor will supply.
- A set of soft pastels (optional - students can get two types of pastels: stick pastels and pastel pencils for greater precision)
Pad of drawing paper for practice (white or grey-toned)
Textured surface for final drawings such as Mi-Teintes Touch pastel paper or Ampersand Pastelbord (toned surface recommended)
HB pencil
Eraser
Optional:
- Pastel brushes
- Gloves, Finger Cots, or Skin Barrier Cream
- Workable Fixative
- Drawing Board
- Artist Chamois
Margaret Fanning
BFA in Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design. Has exhibited internationally and her art can be found in private collections throughout the U.S. She has won multiple awards including the Alexander Portfolio Award and the NJ Chapter of the American Artists Professional League Traditional Realism Award.