Pastel Painting Step-by-Step Seascape Demonstration
From Alistair Boddy-Evans, for About.com
Adding the Waves to the Painting
Adding the waves to the pastel painting.
Image: ©2007 Alistair Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc.
The waves were added at the front and back of the surf, and across the shallow water, using a very pale blue and white pastel. The two tones allowed the creation of depth and texture in the wave, and a slight circular motion helps pull the eye along the waves' peak.
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- Choosing a Composition
- Setting the Focus for the Painting
- Blocking In Color
- Adding Additional Color
- Blending the Pastel Colors
- Adding the Waves to the Painting
- Surf Detail
- Finishing the Rocks
- Final Touches
- Sitting Back and Contemplating the Painting
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