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Class Description

Join me in this exciting pastel landscape class as we capture the raw beauty of a mountain terrain shaped by time and weather. From distant hazy peaks to rugged rock textures and a resilient stunted tree, this artwork is packed with variety and expression.

Perfect for beginner to intermediate artists, this class will guide you step by step through the techniques needed to build a convincing sense of depth and texture using pastels.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🏔️ How to paint distant, atmospheric mountains that fade into the sky
🪨 How to paint a variety of realistic rock textures and surfaces
🌳 How to create a gnarled, windswept tree with bold character
🌄 How to use layering and tonal values to build depth in the scene
🎨 How to guide the viewer’s eye using composition and colour

Refine Your Landscape Techniques:

This lesson focuses on mastering terrain and geology in your artwork while helping you bring storytelling into your painting with visual elements like a lone tree or dramatic rock formations.

Why You’ll Love This Class:

From smooth stone surfaces to jagged cliffs and twisted trees, this scene will challenge your observation skills and leave you with a powerful landscape painting that tells a story of resilience and nature’s majesty.

Ready to explore the terrain? Grab your pastels and let’s get painting!

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