Landscapes in Pastel

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A five-week course exploring landscapes in pastels. Beginning with an introduction to materials, colour confidence And expressive Mark-making, you will gradually build your understanding of layering, blending, texture and form using different types of pastels. Through Guided exercises and demonstrations, you'll learn how to capture different Types of landscape. As The course progresses, we will consider compositions, developing confidence in colour harmony, focal points and expressive backgrounds. You’ll learn: Handling And care of soft pastels Confident Mark-making and expressive strokes Layering And blending techniques to create depth and luminosity Observing And simplifying shapes in the landscape Creating Texture for Flora, fauna and other elements Using Colour contrast and harmony effectively Developing Composition and focal points Adding Highlights, shadows, and final refinements Presenting And preserving pastel artwork In The final week we'll complete a personal pastel artwork that reflects your Individual style and growing technical ability. By The end of the course, you'll have a small body of work and a strong foundation In pastel techniques, along with the confidence to

Event details

Date

Monday, 18 January 2027

Start time

10:00

Venue

Attenborough Arts Centre

University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA

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