Landscape Drawing: Soft Pastel Art Painting In Simple Steps

Paint a Magical Pastel Landscape Portrait of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Home. Build Depth, Texture, Shadows & Perspective

What you'll learn

We will familiarise ourselves with using pastel pencils, by practicing layers, textures and details.

We will learn how to draw shadows and build depth to make our portrait look realistic.

By breaking down the portrait into simplified steps, you will build confidence when drawing.

By the end of the class you will not only be able to draw this beautiful landscape but other drawings using the pastel medium.

Requirements

Suitable for Intermediate Levels: The portrait is quite detailed, so it is best suited for those with previous drawing experience. However, artists of all levels would benefit from the class as each step is guided and covered extensively. Also, beginner artists may use the ready-to-print outlines and treat the class as a colouring exercise.

Materials: (do not feel pressured to have all the supplies - work with what you’ve got) Paper for Drawing with Pastels, Pastel Pencils, Blenders

Description

Learn how to draw an intricate drawing in simple steps! We will create this beautiful portrait together, one section at a time. Each step of the process is explained and demonstrated in-depth.We will divide the drawing into FOUR parts - sketching, background, house, landscape.Class is divided into simplified lessons of 15 minutes or less.The outlines of this drawing are provided, ready to print or trace, so you may treat this class as a colouring exercise.We will familiarise ourselves with using pastel pencils, by practicing layers, textures and details.We will learn how to draw shadows and build depth to make our portrait look realistic.We will learn how to draw many different kinds of flowers.The class follows the theme of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ so the lessons are enjoyable to watch.Why you should take this class:By breaking down the portrait into simplified steps, you will build confidence when drawing.By the end of the class you will not only be able to draw this beautiful landscape but other drawings using the pastel medium.With the skills learnt, you may create amazing portraits for your friends and family, or even start a business.The class is taught in a very entertaining way, so you will enjoy the process.Suitable for Intermediate LevelsThe portrait is quite detailed, so it is best suited for those with previous drawing experience. However, artists of all levels would benefit from the class as each step is guided and covered extensively. Also, beginner artists may use the ready-to-print outlines and treat the class as a colouring exercise.Materials: *do not feel pressured to have all the supplies - work with what you’ve got.Paper for Drawing with PastelsPastel PencilsBlendersPhoto Reference of Kiki’s House - You will find this in the ‘Projects & Resources’ tab.HAPPY DRAWING! Can’t wait to see what magic you create!

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to the Class!

Lecture 1 Tools & Materials Needed

Lecture 2 Preparing & Sketching

Section 2: Painting the Background

Lecture 3 Painting the Background

Section 3: Painting the House

Lecture 4 Part 1

Lecture 5 Part 2

Section 4: Painting the Landscape

Lecture 6 Part 1

Lecture 7 Part 2

Lecture 8 Part 3

Section 5: Conclusion

Lecture 9 Thank You & Final Thoughts

Landscape and Portrait Artists Interested in Painting with Soft Pastels and Pencils