Draw a Stunning Sunset of Thames Barges using Pastel Pencils from Udemy

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This picture requires 23 pastel pencils. I choose to use the Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencil Range but I have attached a Faber-Castell Colour Chart in the resources section if you wish to use another brand or see the colours.

Here are the pencils used:

101 - White
103 - Ivory
230 - Cold Grey I
233 - Cold Grey IV
102 - Cream
132 - Light Flesh
131 - Medium Flesh
182 - Brown Ochre
184 - Dark Naples Ochre
109 - Dark Chrome Yellow
113 - Orange Glaze
186 - Terracotta
160 - Manganese Violet
138 - Violet
194 - Red-Violet
283 - Burnt Siena
177 - Walnut Brown
225 - Dark Red
140 - Light Ultramarine
143 - Cobalt Blue
157 - Dark Indigo
181 - Payne's Grey
199 - Black

The Pastel Paper I use is Sand Coloured Ingres Pastel Paper by Fabriano. You can find pads of 30 sheets on Amazon or our own art store.

In the resources you will find the Outline Drawing and Reference Picture. You can print the outline drawing straight to pastel paper via your printer or use tracedown carbon paper to trace the image onto your pastel paper. We have also included a Faber-Castell Colour Chart if you want to use another brand of pastel pencil and compare colours.

I have also included a general introduction to the materials I use if you are newer to the pastel pencil medium. If you have any questions please do get in touch with us via the messaging system.

Introduction

We hope this video acts as a good introduction the materials I use with Pastel Pencils. If you have any questions please let me know. The outline drawing can be found in the Introduction Lecture.

Thames Barges at Dusk Landscape Course

In this course you will learn to draw a Thames Barges landscape at dusk, the course is split into parts. Here's Part 1.

This is Part 2 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 3 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 4 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 5 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 6 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 7 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 8 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 9 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 10 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 11 of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

This is Part 12, the final part of the course. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Share your work

We hope that you have enjoyed this course and have learnt pastel pencil techniques that you can translate to your own pictures and artwork.

If you would like to share your artwork with us or get in touch please drop us a message in the Q & A section or via the Udemy messaging tools. We would love to hear from you.

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Draw a Stunning Sunset of Thames Barges using Pastel Pencils with these activities:

Practice Basic Shading Techniques

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Reviewing basic shading techniques will help you better understand how to create depth and form in your pastel drawings, which is essential for capturing the nuances of the sunset and barges.

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Gather reference images of simple objects with clear light and shadow.
Practice shading these objects using a single pastel pencil.
Experiment with different pressure and blending techniques.

Create a Color Palette Reference Sheet

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Creating a color palette reference sheet specific to the Thames Barges sunset scene will help you stay organized and consistent with your color choices throughout the drawing process.

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Identify the dominant colors in the reference image.
Create swatches of these colors using your pastel pencils.
Label each swatch with the corresponding pastel pencil number.

Read 'The Pastel Book' by Bill Creevy

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Reading this book will give you a solid foundation in pastel techniques and color theory, which will enhance your ability to create a stunning sunset scene.

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Obtain a copy of 'The Pastel Book' by Bill Creevy.
Read the chapters on basic techniques, color theory, and blending.
Take notes on key concepts and techniques.

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Color Mixing Exercises with Pastels

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Practicing color mixing will allow you to create a wider range of hues and values, enabling you to accurately represent the colors of the sunset and the reflections on the water.

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Create a color chart by blending different pastel pencils together.
Focus on mixing colors that are relevant to the sunset, such as oranges, reds, purples, and blues.
Experiment with layering different colors to create depth and complexity.

Explore 'Alla Prima II' by Richard Schmid

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Studying this book will deepen your understanding of painting principles and help you create more expressive and realistic pastel drawings.

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Obtain a copy of 'Alla Prima II' by Richard Schmid.
Focus on the sections related to color, value, and edge control.
Consider how these principles can be applied to pastel drawing.

Draw a Simplified Sunset Landscape

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Working on a simplified sunset landscape will allow you to apply the techniques learned in the course to a different subject, reinforcing your understanding and improving your skills.

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Find a reference image of a simple sunset landscape.
Create a basic sketch of the landscape.
Apply the pastel techniques learned in the course to create the sunset effect.
Refine the details and add finishing touches.

Share Your Work and Provide Feedback

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Sharing your work and providing feedback to other students will reinforce your understanding of the techniques and help you identify areas for improvement in your own work.

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Share your completed Thames Barges drawing in an online art forum.
Provide constructive feedback to other artists who have shared their work.
Reflect on the feedback you receive and identify areas for improvement.

Career center

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Background Artist

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