Bridgette Comellas will be teaching a beginner’s pastel portrait class at the Arts Center in Carrboro , NC beginning July 3 through August 28 on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm.
To register go to artschool@artscenterlive.org
This class will help artists with some prior drawing experience (line, shading, shapes, texture) develop their skills in painting animal and human portraits using soft pastels. For intermediate artists. Experience with soft pastel is not necessary, but helpful.
You will learn how to use a grid to help get the right proportions as well as using your pencil as a measuring tool. Students will practice drawing skills on newsprint paper then start a foundation for a pastel portrait on pastelmat paper. Finally we will learn how to map out lights and darks to create a satisfying product.