Drawing fruit and berries with pastels

You will learn how to draw fruit, and berries with pastels. The course is suitable for both beginners and practicing artists, illustrators, designers

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About the course

In 7 lessons you will learn how to draw berries and fruits with pastels, even if you are trying to work with pastels for the first time.

You will learn which materials to give preference to and how to avoid unnecessary purchases. You will learn why volume exercises are so important. You will master the right artistic approaches and learn how to make quick sketches.

7

lessons

10

hours of paintings

5

skills

6

artworks

Program

01
The theory of pastel work

We study types of pastel and special pastel paper. We perform exercises, select the texture and color of paper for different purposes

02
Avocado

We draw the composition using warm colors. Define light and shadow. We work on volumetric forms.

03
Grapefruit

We work on the wet surface of citrus fruits. Working with simple round shapes. Detail without excessive pastel softness.

04
Coconut

We study the method of lush and fleecy surfaces. Detailed study of deep layers and shadows and the structure of the coconut.

05
Blueberry

Studying of small berries in detail according to the principle of a sphere. Add a contrasting light background.

06
Strawberry

Drawing the structure of the berry in as much detail as possible with dry pastels

07
Melon

Drawing in detail the structure of the cut of the melon and its slices. Determining the temperature of lighting and complementing the composition with cold shadows.

Instructor

Julia Pisarenko

'The content, accuracy, and openness of taught knowledge are substantial to me. I proficiently transmit what I have learned over the years.

I don't just want to teach a person drawing and proper hand positioning, but to inspire, and make the student fall in love with painting and drawing'.

Certified Ukrainian artist-architect. Graduated from Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture. Leading teacher of classical drawing, watercolor painting, and pastel drawing.