Beginning Pastel

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CHOOSING A COLOR PALETTE FOR EACH SEASON

Choosing your colors is just as

important as choosing your

subject. The changing seasons

bring constantly changing

light, and this has a profound

e!ect on the color palette that

you will choose.

Take a look at the paintings

featured over the following

pages. Each features a subject

and colors typical of each of

the four seasons. When it's

time to create your own pastel

paintings, keep these color

suggestions in mind.

SPRING

Spring comes alive after

winter, bringing warmer days,

new growth, and fresh colors

like blues, greens, and yellows.

Notice pale

blue skies and

pale shadows.

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