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Class Description

Step back in time to the golden age of railways with this nostalgic soft pastel class, Painting a Steam Locomotive in Motion. Designed for train lovers and pastel enthusiasts alike, this lesson captures the raw power and charm of a steam engine barreling down the tracks—surrounded by foliage and clouds of dramatic smoke.

You’ll discover how to bring energy, atmosphere, and historical romance into your artwork with simple techniques and a bold subject.

🚂 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

🛤️ Perspective Mastery – Learn how to create depth and distance using both linear and colour perspective to guide the eye down the track.
🌫️ Drawing Realistic Smoke – Capture the movement and volume of smoke rising and curling into the sky with expressive pastel strokes.
🌿 Simplifying Foliage – Discover quick ways to suggest greenery and trees without overcomplicating your scene.
🚆 Locomotive Simplification – Learn how to break down the complex forms of the train into simple shapes that still hold character and structure.

Whether you're a soft pastel beginner or a seasoned hobbyist looking for a fun new challenge, this class offers an engaging step-by-step approach to capturing one of the most beloved machines in history.

Hop aboard and relive the glory days of steam-powered travel—join the class today!

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