Bloom Boldly: Painting Tulips with Pastel Pop

Art in Action: Live Class Replay

Course Summary


Celebrate spring with loose strokes, luminous color, and the magic of complementary contrast!  In this vibrant demo, we dive into the bold beauty of yellow tulips using soft pastels. Learn how to harness the power of complementary colors—hello, purple shadows!—to make your subject glow. This session is perfect for artists who want to loosen up, play with color, and embrace the expressive side of pastels.

 🌟 Course Takeaways:  

-Discover how to create drama using complementary color theory.
-Learn techniques to keep your florals loose but striking.
-Master layering vibrant pastels for glow and texture.
-Explore value and contrast to shape petals with depth.

✏️ Lessons Learned:  

-How to block in flower shapes before refining details.
-Tips for handling high-chroma colors without overwhelm.
-Creating dimension with light and shadow in floral forms.
-Letting go of perfection and enjoying painterly suggestion. 

Course Curriculum

Andrea Gianchiglia

Course Pricing

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$15 USD

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