Capturing Likeness in Soft Pastels with Hope Martin (6 week)- Saturdays 2-4pm from April 13-May 18
Capturing Likeness in Soft Pastels with Hope Martin (6 week)- Saturdays 2-4pm from April 13-May 18
Saturdays 2:00-4:00pm from April 13th-May 18
Learning to create realistic likenesses in soft pastels is easy(er) if you can break it down into manageable, repeatable steps. In these classes, you’ll explore the nuances of your pastel collection, discover the secrets of selecting a strong reference, and test your choices before embarking on the final piece. In the end, you'll not only gain a deeper understanding of your pastels but you’ll also have a systematic approach to consistently produce realistic likenesses in soft pastels.
See below for a complete Materials List
Supplies you need to bring:
Soft Pastels & Pastel Pencils
Rubbing Alcohol (in a spritz bottle)
Kneaded Eraser
Foam Bits (pool noodle, pipe insulation, pick & pluck)
Reference Photo
Supplies CAL has to share:
Masking Tape
Boards & Easels
Brushes
Vine Charcoal & Newsprint
Some Pool Noodle Pieces