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Class Description

Bring bold color and farmyard charm to life in this vibrant pastel class. "Painting a Rooster in Pastel" will guide you through capturing the proud stance and brilliant plumage of a rooster—teaching you how to simplify your composition while still creating striking detail where it counts.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🌄 Simplifying the Background: How to create a subtle, atmospheric backdrop that enhances your subject.
🌱 Foreground Simplification: Techniques for suggesting a natural setting without overwhelming the composition.
🎨 Color Selection: How to confidently choose and layer colors to achieve vibrant, believable results.
🪶 Feather Indication: Learn how to suggest texture and movement with minimal strokes for a feathery effect.
🐓 Painting the Head & Tail: Step-by-step instruction for capturing the detail and structure of the rooster’s head and striking tail feathers.

This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate pastel artists looking to build confidence with animal subjects and vibrant colors.

Join now and let this majestic rooster rule your canvas with color, character, and confidence!

You Will Need

  • Set of Soft Pastels
  • Toilet Paper for blending
  • Bread for erasing mistakes
  • Charcoal Stick
  • Ear buds
  • Brushes for blending
  • Surgical Gloves (optional)
  • Soft Cloth
  • Pastel Paper