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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

Works of the marathon participants

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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