b 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