plate no. 2633
It's Getting Late
Tetyana Yablonska, 2005
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering pastel colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as capturing reflections in water using soft blending techniques.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the flowers, vase, and reflection.
- step 02
Apply a thin layer of light yellow pastel to the background.
- step 03
Begin layering greens and blues for the foliage and water, using broad strokes.
- step 04
Add darker greens and purples to define the shadows and details of the flowers.
- step 05
Use white pastel to create highlights and reflections on the water's surface.
- step 06
Soften edges by gently blending the pastels with your finger or a blending stump.
- step 07
Add final details and refine the composition as needed.
- step 08
Fix the pastel with a workable fixative spray.
color palette
primary · yellow · green · blue
secondary · purple · white · dark green
Mix greens by blending yellow and blue pastels. Achieve darker shades by layering with purple or dark green.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·scumbling
- ·soft edges
common pitfalls
- →Over-blending, which can result in a muddy appearance.
- →Using too much pressure when applying the pastel, making it difficult to blend.
- →Neglecting the importance of light and shadow in creating depth.
- →Not using a fixative, which can cause the pastel to smudge.
materials
surface · Pastel paper (toned)
required
- ·Pastel set (soft pastels)
- ·Pastel paper (toned)
- ·Blending stump
- ·Kneaded eraser
- ·Workable fixative spray
- ·Pencil
- ·Ruler
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Easel
- ·Gloves
Choose a pastel paper with a slightly textured surface to help the pastel adhere. A toned paper will help to create a more unified and harmonious color scheme.
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