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Draw a Figure in Pastel – African Lady

Draw a Figure in Pastel – African Lady

Class Description

We have here a Shangaan woman stamping maize (corn) in the traditional manner. She is next to a mud-walled hut with a loose thatched roof. In this lesson you will be using soft pastels as well as pastel pencils for the smaller details

In this class you will learn:

1.  How to "see" the different colours in the roof thatching
2.  How to draw the figure
3.  How to sort out the shadows
4.  How to simplify part of the picture

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