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Pastel Painting Step-by-Step Seascape DemonstrationFrom Alistair Boddy-Evans Choosing a Composition![]() The inspiration and the pastel colors used for this seascape painting. Image: ©2007 Alistair Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc. Previous | Next >> There were two inspirations for this step-by-step pastel painting: first the visit to the dramatic coastline at Tsitsikamma, on South Africa's Garden Route (see reference photos), and second the acquisition of a set of Unison turquoise pastels. Unison pastels have become my firm favorites, the range of colors are perfect for both landscapes and portraiture, and they have a wonderful softness coupled with a degree of strength that softer pastels usually don't achieve. (See: Which are the Best Pastel Brands?) I finally decided on the little inlet shown in the photo, at high tide, for my composition. I liked the strong angle the rocks made to the horizon, and the sweep the waves made as they came in. The colors used for this seascape, including the Unison turquoise set were as follows.
The paper used was a 'orange' Fabriano Tiziano which echoed the warmth of the sand/shingle beach and the lichen on the rocks.
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