Pastel: Figure Drawing (From Photo)

Explore the beauty of color and form in Pastel: Figure Drawing from Photo, a focused drawing workshop at Tri Arts Project in Castle Rock. Designed for artists with basic to advanced drawing experience, this class is open to ages nineteen and up and builds on foundational skills while introducing the expressive potential of soft pastels.

Instructor Leigh Anne Lewis leads the workshop with a clear demonstration followed by guided instruction. You will work from a photograph of a clothed model, learning how to establish accurate figure proportions and translate value into color using soft pastels on toned paper. The process is structured and supportive, allowing time to observe, practice, and refine your drawing. All supplies are included.

What You Will Learn in This Pastel Figure Drawing Workshop

This workshop focuses on strengthening figure drawing skills while introducing pastel techniques that add depth, color, and expression.

Figure Proportion and Gesture

Learn methods for measuring and drawing the human figure with accurate proportions and a strong sense of gesture.

Pastel Application and Blending

Practice layering and blending soft pastels to build color, value, and smooth transitions within the figure.

Working on Toned Paper

Explore how toned paper supports tonal studies and helps unify color and value in a finished drawing.

Adding Expression Through Color

Use the vibrancy of pastels to bring energy and life to your figure drawing while maintaining realistic form.

What Participants Should Bring

Wear clothing that may get pastel dust on it or bring an apron. All drawing materials and supplies are provided.

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