Imagine you’re standing in front of a blank canvas. The paper is as smooth as a freshly minted pancake. Imagine that you’re in front of a white canvas. The paper is as smooth as freshly made pancakes. The pastels are scattered around you in a colorful array, like candy waiting to whisper stories of distant landscapes. The Tingology pastel painting class is like a roller coaster for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Let’s take a dive into the murky world of techniques. Pastels require more than a random swiping of colors. The secret to mastering pastels is alchemy. Perhaps you enjoy softly shading the edges and feathering them until they sing. You may like to use a variety of colors in a layered fashion, such as a sandwich with alternating rainbows. Every technique brings life to your artwork. Play around. Put on your lab coat and experiment!
Joan, a retired librarian is a story you may have heard. She was inspired to pick up a crayon on a random day. It felt like she had found treasure in an old trunk. Her paintings have such life that you would think they were moving in the wind. She likes to joke that pastels took her heart and turned it into a creative tool. What started out as a pastime opened the door to a whole new world.
Ever been in a pastel painting session? It is a gathering of strangers, all hunched together over a piece of paper. They are united by their smudged finger prints and the pursuit for beauty. These courses are intensely social. This is a place where many hearty laughters are heard, most often over accidental smears of color or unexpected results. The camaraderie of these gatherings is what makes them so special. Bonding over colors that are similar and sharing mutual laughter becomes the norm.
What are the options for course setting? Don’t boxed-in studios come to mind? This cliche is outdated! The courses can take place anywhere, including busy community centers and online streaming sanctuaries. It’s possible to paint under the benign eye of Mother Nature, seated under a tree with dappled shades. The setting sets the mood for an invigorating and exciting experience.
Some people see choosing materials as a kind of quest. Among the many choices of pastels, some appeal to particular souls. Soft pastels provide a vibrant explosion of colors. They are rich, buttery manifestations. Oil pastels are more glossy and add a hint of texture to our world. Find something to tickle your fancy and dance those fingers.
You can keep your work immaculate with fixatives. It’s funny how they work. They promise to keep your artwork safe from dust. Don’t be too close, you don’t need a sneeze to back up your artwork.
The essence of pastel painting is celebration. The goal is to express in a way that is tactile and satisfying. The joy of capturing moments in vibrant colors is more than a mere job.
Imagine weaving yourself a story, a tapestry with light and shades. What image would you like to create with a joyful color or a quiet, solemn tone? Pastel paintings encourage you to embark on this self-discovery journey. It’s a journey of color and story telling, from dusty fingers to triumphant happiness. What will be your masterpiece today, with all those colors at hand?
