Class Description
Celebrate rustic charm and creative composition in this warm and textured pastel class. In “Geraniums on a Window Sill,” we focus on an unusual and character-filled scene featuring a quaint pot of flowers framed by weathered wood and sun-washed walls.
🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:
🏡 Simplifying the Background for Effect – Learn how to tone down background details while still creating depth and atmosphere.
🌲 Painting Dark Wood Surrounds – Discover the techniques to paint convincing aged timber with character and contrast.
🌿 Simplifying Leaves and Flowers – Capture the essence of the geraniums with effective mark-making instead of laborious detail.
🔨 Cracks and Nails – Learn how to add small but impactful textural details that bring your scene to life.
🛠️ Tools for Success:
✅ Designed for pastel lovers looking to explore light, shadow, and texture
✅ Clear instruction on composition and tonal balance
✅ Perfect for intermediate artists wanting to enhance realism with minimalism
By the end of this class, you’ll have a beautiful piece full of texture, charm, and storytelling—perfect for framing.
Join now and let’s bring this quirky little window to life in pastel!
You Will Need
- Set of Soft Pastels
- Toilet Paper for blending
- Bread for erasing mistakes
- Charcoal Stick
- Ear buds
- Brushes for blending
- Surgical Gloves (optional)
- Soft Cloth
- Pastel Paper