«Realistic Pastel:
Living Planet»
Material: pastel
Number of artworks:
5
Duration: 8 hours
Access: lifetime
Program of the marathon
Day 1


Drawing a dandelion in close-up
- You'll draw a realistic dandelion with a cute ladybug;
- You'll learn how to set a rich background with the help of stumping;
- You'll learn to convey the volume of a fluffy dandelion bud.
Day 2


Drawing a graceful panther
- Learn to draw a black panther on black paper;
- Learn to draw a realistic texture of fur;
- And create a lively three-dimensional look.
Day 3


We are drawing juicy cherries
- Draw a rich, realistic berry in water drops;
- Learn the nuances of drawing with pastel pencils;
- Learn to convey the volume and juiciness of cherries.
Day 4


We are drawing a cute amanita:
- Learn to draw a realistic amanita;
- You will work out the step-by-step creation of a harmonious background;
- You will learn how to select materials for stumping and details.
Day 5


Drawing Lemon Mood
- Draw realistic lemon slices falling into the water;
- Master step-by-step drawing on black paper;
- You'll learn how to spray water in a few hatches.
Participate in all five broadcasts to receive the Hyacinth Macaw bonus lesson as a gift
- Draw a realistic parrot on a wooden perch;
- Learn how to set the texture of the rich color of feathers, beak and legs;
- Learn how to create a wood texture and harmoniously shade the background.

The marathon is held by Anastasia Seraya


- I've been drawing with pastels since 2005.
- I created more than 300 paintings.
- I am a member of the National Union of Pastel Artists of Russia.
- Member of the Union of Animal Artists of Russia.
- I create paintings for the soul and to order, hold master classes and plein airs.
- I have been teaching Realist style online and offline since 2012.
Anastasia's works
What materials we will use for drawing
- any soft pastels, set of 24 colors or more (preferably Rembrandt, Gallery, Olki, Koh-i-noor, or more expensive brands);
- any set of pastel pencils, 12–24 colors (preferably Stabilo, Koh-i-noor, Faber Castell, or other foreign brands);
- pastel paper A4 size in gray shades — 8 sheets (preferably Canson Mi-teintes);
- black pastel paper A4 size — 1 sheet (preferably Canson Mi-teintes);
- abrasive paper Pastel Card, dark gray shade, A4 size — 1 sheet;
- abrasive paper Pastelmat, brown shade, 18×19 cm — 1 sheet;
- abrasive paper Pastelmat, gray shade, A4 size — 1 sheet;
- white charcoal pencil General’s (desirable, but optional);
- eraser or kneaded eraser;
- wet wipes;
- cutter or sharpener.

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