Pastel Art of James Southworth |
Exercise 5: Now a repeat the above exercise using side of pastel sticks only on gray La Carte paper. This ¼ size piece is perfect size for these strokes. Be bold in you stokes. Goal: Learn to make more expressive strokes. Again if you pastel crumbles get a new peice.
Demonstration!
Why side strokes? Answer: By using the sides we can keep the surface "painterly" and keep from being distracted by fussy details and "overworking" the composition. On "finished" paintings I add detail to the center of interest that blends in with the rest of the work. I also will blend areas that eliminate the strokes especially for a soft backgrounds. This can also be used on an otherwise "dead" area to enliven it Note: This is not the "right" way to use pastels but one that keep us loose and fresh. Tip:
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