Pastel Winter's Embrace: Capturing Foggy Landscapes in Pastel
Art in Action: Live Class Replay
Course Summary
Step into the serene beauty of a winter landscape as you learn to create a soft, atmospheric scene using pastels. This course focuses on capturing the delicate interplay of light, fog, and reflections while mastering subtle neutral tones. With a structured approach to perspective and composition, you’ll learn how to guide the viewer’s eye through your painting, creating depth and tranquility.
Course Takeaways:
-Master soft blending techniques for a foggy, atmospheric effect.
-Learn to use subtle neutral colors for a harmonious winter scene. Understand how to create depth and perspective in a landscape. Explore the power of light and reflection in water surfaces.
-Gain confidence in composing natural elements like trees, fences, and distant figures.
Lessons Learned:
✔️ How to layer pastels for a soft, misty effect.
✔️ Using warm and cool tones to create balance in a winter scene.
✔️ Simplifying complex elements like water reflections and distant trees.
✔️ Building contrast to make soft light and shadow work together.
✔️ Creating a cohesive composition with thoughtful mark-making.
Course Curriculum
Andrea Gianchiglia
