Artists & Illustrators - UK (2020-06)

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Use white Colourfix card as a

support as it accepts water and

also has a tooth for pastel. Apply a

light blue watercolour wash to the

whole surface and then indicate the

main masses with a mix of Indigo

and Alizarin Crimson watercolours.

2

Strengthen dark areas with

stronger washes and define the

shadows and smaller shapes, such

as the cutlery and labels on jars.

The underpainting gives cohesion

and establishes darks, which are

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CHALLENGE 1

sometimes difficult to make with

pastels alone.

3

Sharpen up the drawn edges on

cutlery and crockery with pastel

pencils. Make a first indication of the

striped tablecloth pattern. Let the

underpainting dry.

4

Add the first blocks of colour

using the sides of your pastel

sticks. Use a palette that contrasts

cool blues with complementary

warm oranges and browns.

5

Build up colour gradually with

pastels. Pay careful attention

to tonal values, which help define

individual objects. Flat surfaces of

milk and tea can be achieved by

rubbing the pastel with your finger.

6

Finish by refining details, adding

the reflections to liquids and

highlights on cutlery. Use the

shadows to link the separate

items and provide a rhythm to the

composition. Leave a contrast

between smooth, blended areas

and raw, mark-making textures.

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