Luminous Hydrangeas: Capturing Glass and Color in Pastel
Art in Action: Live Class Replay
Course Summary
Unlock the beauty of pastels as you learn to paint a stunning hydrangea arrangement in a glass vase. This course guides you through creating the illusion of transparency, achieving vibrant color layering, and suggesting floral detail without overworking your piece. Perfect for artists who want to loosen up their style while mastering essential pastel techniques.
Course Takeaways:
-Learn how to render the transparency of glass with soft edges and highlights.
-Discover how to imply detail in flowers without painting every petal.
-Build vibrant layers of pastel for rich color and depth.
-Improve your understanding of values to create realistic form and contrast.
-Explore techniques for reflective surfaces and light interaction.
Lessons Learned:
✔ Understanding how to suggest details rather than over-defining elements.
✔ Using layering techniques to achieve both soft and crisp textures.
✔ Balancing values and saturation to create dynamic floral compositions.
✔ Mastering the illusion of transparency and reflection in a still life.
Course Curriculum
Andrea Gianchiglia
