Still Life Drawing Soft Pastel

Participants explore the expressive possibilities of pastels by creating a colourful drawing from a carefully arranged still life.
Through guided observation, they will examine the shapes, proportions, colours, light and shadows of the objects before building their composition on paper. Using simple pastel techniques, including blending, layering, shading and mark-making, participants will experiment with colour combinations and textures to bring their artwork to life.
The workshop offers a relaxed introduction to observational drawing, allowing participants to work at their own pace and develop a personal interpretation of the still life.

Why Choose This Workshop?
Offers an accessible introduction to pastels and observational drawing.
Develops awareness of shape, proportion, composition, colour, light and shadow.
Introduces simple techniques for blending, layering, shading and mark-making.
Encourages participants to observe familiar objects from a new perspective.
Produces a colourful pastel artwork to take home.
Suitable for beginners with no previous drawing experience.

Workshop Outcomes
Explore the basic qualities and creative possibilities of pastels.
Draw a still-life arrangement through direct observation.
Experiment with colour, line, texture, blending and layering.
Develop a balanced composition using shape and proportion.
Create a finished pastel still-life drawing.