Beginning Pastel

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Using the sharp edge of the dark brown pastel, draw the fence posts. Use the sharp edge of the

bright yellow pastel to add leaves to the tree and highlight the grasses to show sunlight hitting the

grass on the hill. With a charcoal stick, add fine branches and wire to the fence posts, and soften the

shadow under the tree.

tip

blending creates the underpainting

and sets the colors.

Proof 1

Job:11907 Title: PORT5 - Beginning Pastel 9781633221949 (Walter Foster)

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