Learn to paint beautiful translucent moving water of the mountain creek, showing the brightly sunlit underwater rocks! In this Self-Study demo-lesson, you'll learn how to create convincing movement in the water. The subtle sky reflections on the water will complete the realistic look.
You'll practice the Wet Underpainting technique and explore its advantages in painting water with pastels.
You'll see how to use expressive marks to suggest detail and movement.
Teachable.com course platform provides unlimited time access to this course - you'll have many years to master the techniques I teach.
Translucency & Movement
Learn to capture translucency and movement in a rushing stream!
Wet Underpainting
Discover the advantages of the Wet Underpainting technique in painting water with pastels.
Expressive Marks
Let your marks bring energy and character into your work!
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
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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.
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.