Soft pastel tutorial

If you've ever been captivated by the vivid beauty of soft pastel artworks but felt hesitant to try your hand at this mesmerizing medium, you're in for a treat. In today's blog post, we're thrilled to introduce you to "Soft Pastel Magic: A Beginner's Guide" a step-by-step video guide designed to unlock the world of soft pastel painting for newcomers. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced artist looking to explore a new avenue, this tutorial is tailor-made to simplify the…

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Welcome to my very first full-length soft pastel painting tutorial. I have been enamored by roses lately and recalled a memory of a magical rose garden from a visit to Longwood Gardens. I only had a simple video and a few lousy reference photos so I had to rely on my feelings to tell the story from that day. This tutorial will take you step-by-step through creating this impressionistic scene as I share my thought process. I hope you enjoy!

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Soft pastel for beginners: learn everything you need to know to start creating masterpieces with the medium.

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I did a minimal drawing with a light blue pastel pencil to establish the overall composition; and the line of the river bank and placement of trees.