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Week 4: Drawing with Dark Pastels with George Pratt

Week 4: Drawing with Dark Pastels
Master the Art of Pastel Drawing Create figure drawings using dark pastels on toned paper.

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Instructor
George Pratt
Subjects
Drawing
Topics
Drawing Exercises, Human Figure, Sketching
Mediums
Pastel
Duration
49m 46s

In week four, you will learn to create figure drawings using dark pastels on toned paper. Instructor George Pratt will demonstrate how he utilizes the tones of the paper as the light values and draws only the shadows of the figures. You will practice not copying the references yet creating drawings with good designs of shapes and gestures.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

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