How to Draw an Egret in Pastel

b Class Description

Bring a touch of elegance and motion into your pastel work by painting a graceful egret in flight. In this class, “Pastel Painting of an Egret Over Water,” you’ll explore the magic of contrast, light, and composition as you create a tranquil riverside scene with a striking focal point.

Perfect for those looking to expand their wildlife or landscape portfolio, this lesson will guide you through the process of balancing background elements with a luminous subject.

🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

🌿 Brightening Up the Background – Learn how to bring life and vibrancy to your setting without overpowering your subject.
🪨 Simplifying Rock Textures – Explore techniques for loosely suggesting rocks that add interest and balance without unnecessary detail.
🎯 Adding a Strong Focal Point – Understand how to position and emphasize the egret to create a visually compelling composition.
⚪ Keeping White on a Dark Background – Master the challenge of maintaining brilliant highlights on deep backgrounds to make your subject shine.

🖌️ Class Features:

✅ Ideal for pastel artists wanting to explore contrast and wildlife
✅ Focused instruction on handling detail versus suggestion
✅ Perfect for building confidence in focal point composition

By the end of this class, you’ll have a beautifully balanced wildlife painting—and the tools to tackle more complex pastel compositions with ease.

Join now and capture the beauty of an egret in flight—one pastel stroke at a time!