The Magic of Layering in Soft Pastel - Vibrant Poppy Painting Tutorial

I'm glad you've joined me for this lesson where I hope many of you will learn about the magic of layering in soft pastel!

In this lesson, I teach you the concept of painting using layers much like planting a garden, and trying to envision your layers developing from the roots up.

Some things to keep in mind with layering:
1. Your surface will determine the amount of layering you get... about 4-5 with unsanded surfaces, and 5-9 with sanded pastel papers.
2. The more layers you add the more there is a chance to muddy your colors, so don't overdo it.
3. Dark to light- we typically lay down darker values first gradually getting lighter as we layer. This depends on subject matter.
4. Final Marks - your final spice marks or focal point marks need to be considered and pre-planned. Therefore, don't "over-layer" where you may want to place a focal point flower or other element.

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Canson XL Sand Grain Paper: https://amzn.to/3EwCvYK
Derwent Inktense Blocks (available in multiple quantities) / I used two colors for the underpainting, but you could use watercolor for this or even pastel : https://amzn.to/3i7EnQb
Pastelmat (white): https://amzn.to/3EXY5XG

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