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Class Description

Discover how to unlock the power of creative vision in this inspiring pastel class where we take a dull, unremarkable photo reference and turn it into a dramatic forest stream scene. If you've ever wanted to break free from relying solely on reference photos, this class is a brilliant introduction to painting from imagination with confidence.

This is the perfect lesson for artists looking to push their creative boundaries and learn to see more than what's in front of them.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🧠 How to use a plain photo and reimagine it as a dynamic composition
🌊 How to visualize and add a cascading stream where none existed
🪨 How to simplify a complex rock formation for a cohesive flow
💧 How to paint falling water with energy and movement
🌿 How to create depth with lush undergrowth and layered textures

Imagination Meets Technique:

This class is about more than rendering — it's about invention. You’ll explore how to look beyond a literal reference and train your artistic mind to create scenes that feel real, alive, and fully your own. Whether you’re working in pastel or translating these techniques into other mediums, the principles remain the same.

Creative Growth You Can Feel:

✔️ Develop confidence in composing scenes from imagination
✔️ Learn how to adapt and enhance references instead of copying them
✔️ Gain new tools to make your paintings more dramatic and engaging

Let your imagination run wild and your creativity flow like water — join this class today and learn how to bring new life to even the simplest reference photo!

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