Backlit Sunset Snow Scene
Learn to paint a sunset winter scene, with the backlit trees and grasses covered with snow. Learn to create luminous color with pastels.
Snow on Trees
Learn how to show the heavy snow on the tree branches and make them look realistic. Show the glow of the sun passing through the snow.
Underpainting Advantages
Discover the advantages of the wet underpainting technique in setting up the base colors for luminous sky and snow.
Learn to paint magic of Winter Sunset with Pastels!
In this lesson we will paint winter trees covered with heavy snow silhouetted against the luminous sunset sky in the background.
We'll learn how to avoid flat looking shadow areas in a backlit scene.
We'll explore how the sun peeking through the tree branches is influencing the colors around it.
We'll practice simplifying a busy scene, expressive mark making and layering beautiful luminous color.
Teachable.com provides unlimited time access to this course - you'll have many years to master the techniques I teach.
Materials
UART sanded paper, 400 grit, neutral color, 9"x12"
Hard and Soft pastels
Isopropyl Alcohol
(you can use water instead)
Flat synthetic brush about 3/4"
Bristle brush for corrections
Artists' Masking Tape to attach the paper to the board
Foam core board
Glassine or Tracing paper to protect the finished project
Meet Lana
Hi! I'm Lana Ballot.
I'm excited to share with you my passion for the Color and the beautiful medium of pastels!
I am a professional artist and pastel painting instructor, living on Long Island, NY. I have been teaching classes and workshops throughout the United States and internationally.
I have been exhibiting and won awards in National as well as International Juried competitions, including the Pastel Society of America’s annual show Enduring Brilliance and the prestigious Pastel Journal’s Pastel 100 competition.
My work has been published in national and international art magazines, such as Plein Air Magazine, Pastel Issues of the Pratique des Arts, Artists & Illustrators.
I'm a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and The American Society of Marine Artists.
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Testimonials
What my students are saying about this course and my classes and workshops:
"I’ve signed up for this course, and I’m absolutely blown away by the professionalism, quality, tons of useful information, and priceless tips that Lana is delivering at each session. She is a great educator!
Highly recommended to everybody who wants to improve his painting skills!"
Mena L.
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"In a word, the workshop was “masterful.” But, I will go beyond just one word to express my deepest appreciation of your dedication to your craft. Whether the way you taught, emailed preparatory materials, painted, or critiqued, you exemplified the traits of a master. Thank you.
I learned a lot and plan to take future workshops with you."
Lisa D.
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"I have always admired your work, so I was thrilled to be able to take this class from you. Being a teacher, I can spot a good teacher a mile away, and you have what it takes to do that...you know how to break down the steps needed to get the lesson across to students and help them paint a successful painting. Thank you so much for offering this workshop!
Thank you again!"
Carole P.