Capturing the Night in Pastels

Service Description

In this workshop, we'll delve into the art of creating night scenes with soft pastels. While much of our creative focus often revolves around the daylight, the night offers a mysterious atmosphere that’s often overlooked. Together, we'll explore how to capture the unique beauty of nighttime, focusing on values, colours, deep shadows, and the soft glow that emerges in the absence of daylight. We’ll concentrate on one specific night scene and also create small testers and studies to experiment with various techniques and approaches along the way. Additionally, we'll draw inspiration from the work of Edward Hopper, examining how he masterfully depicted night scenes in his art. Each workshop offers guided demonstrations, independent exploration, lively discussions, and inspiration from both new and classic artists. Expect a whole lot of creative fun and no two workshops are ever the same! We will have a little break halfway through for everyone to refuel. I love to see people from all around the world joining our courses! Please remember that the course is on GMT time, so make sure to check your time zone. I’ll send a more detailed explanation about participating online and using Zoom closer to the time. I want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident on screen, ready to join in and have fun. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m here to help. Materials: -2 sheets of black paper (can be either paper or card) -Soft pastels (oil pastels or coloured pencils can also be used) -Pencil - Rubber *What are soft pastels? Soft pastels are a type of art medium that consists of powdered pigments mixed with a binder. They come in the form of sticks and are known for their rich, vibrant colours and smooth application. Unlike oil pastels, soft pastels are not oily but rather dry and chalky. We will be layering them which is why oil pastels and colouring pencils can be used instead.