Pastel Perfection: Capturing Cake, Candle & Contrast
Art in Action: Live Class Replay
Course Summary
Learn how to bring realism to your pastel art with this delectable study of chocolate cake! In this course, we’ll explore techniques to create rich textures, depth, and lifelike details in still-life compositions.
Course Takeaways:
-Master the art of soft, wispy smoke to capture the moment of a blown-out candle.
-Create realistic sprinkles with shadows and highlights for a 3D effect.
-Differentiate textures: achieve the contrast between smooth frosting and crumbly cake.
-Understand foreshortening techniques to make a fork and plate feel dimensional and natural.
-Use light and shadow to enhance depth and bring a sense of realism to your still-life work.
Lessons Learned:
✔️ How to layer pastels for a soft, atmospheric background.
✔️ Techniques to create depth and realism in desserts.
✔️ Capturing the illusion of smoke with subtle blending.
✔️ Tricks for metallic reflections on forks and plates.
✔️ Perspective and foreshortening in still-life drawing.
Course Curriculum
Andrea Gianchiglia
