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Some really ARE more like the “chalk” we used on sidewalks as kids. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 2: A Note on Working From Photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoal for segment: Advantages and disadvantages of working with photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen I’m painting in my studio I use reference photos to inform my work. Photographs are a great tool for the artist. They remind us of scenes we loved and provide important structural and perspective information. 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I have a road map. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 5: Painting Demo: The Underpainting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoal for segment: Demonstrate creating a value underpainting.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse dark red NuPastel to sketch in values and wash it down with alcohol to make it permanent. Discuss using the complimentary or opposite color to create interest and vibration. Pause to let underpainting dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 6: Painting Demo: The First Layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoal for segment:  Demonstrate first very light layer of pastels and fixative application. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGo for the closest value, not necessarily the perfect color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 7: Painting Demo: The Second Layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoal for segment:  Demonstrate next layer of pastels. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhich pastels to use for the second layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShapes or details? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 8: Painting Demo: Bring in the Soft Pastels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoal for segment: Demonstrate next pass of pastels. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esoft and buttery \u003c\/em\u003epastels for this step!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 9: Painting Demo: Final Touches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoal for segment: Demonstrate the last details and adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover when to call it done!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jill Stefani Wagner","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":44051970359553,"sku":"purple_lsv_jillstefawagne-406","price":107.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DVD","offer_id":44051970392321,"sku":"DJSW1","price":107.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Streaming + DVD","offer_id":44051970425089,"sku":"purple_lsv_jillstefawagne-406","price":137.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/products\/DJW1_WAGNER_5Step_2D.jpg?v=1650658268"},{"product_id":"brenda-boylan-pastel-fundamentals","title":"Brenda Boylan: Pastel FUNdamentals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover How To Make Your Pastel Painting “SING” With Fun (and Strange) Techniques!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting out with pastel and not sure how to develop your skills? 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Shout” technique…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use a punch list for making the important finishing marks…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to CONTROL \u0026amp; ORCHESTRATE the visual journey for the viewer…\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to get MORE expression with pastel by taking advantage of its immediacy and versatility…\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol wash underpainting technique (and the addition of texture with clear gesso and pastel ground)...\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create depth and texture and the feeling of light in the painting…\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e…\u003cem\u003eand so many more career-making painting secrets!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s a small taste of what’s inside \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpressive Pastel Painting: Loosen Up and Be More Bold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaren Margulis’s COMPLETE pastel painting process, plus the full walkthrough of her genius \"M.A.P. Approach\"...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to STOP blindly copying the reference photo and start interpreting it like an artist...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecrets to adding TEXTURE with pastels (even experienced artists struggle with this; you’ll get the shortcut inside)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to AVOID making your colors look dull and muddy, and simple methods to add EXCITEMENT for the viewer…Techniques to help you be LOOSER with your approach...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on mark-making that will improve your painting almost instantly…How to take FULL advantage of the pastel medium so you can be more creative and exploratory (painting will be extremely fun after this!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to have MORE interesting colors in your painting (time to move away from using only local colors!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to overcome the fear of the blank canvas, and the surprisingly simple strategy to know exactly where to start…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to know your painting is complete (you'll LOVE Karen's thoughts on this)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to tap into your inner creativity with the pastel medium and explore UNUSUAL underpaintings...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to capture “glowing light,” how to work on thickly textured surfaces, and how to do underpainting correctly...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaren’s award-winning techniques on how to balance the MYSTERY and detail in your paintings to grab and hold the viewer’s attention...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use your ARTISTIC LICENSE to tell a captivating story (collectors and dealers WANT to see this) ...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple ways to punch up the texture and add DEPTH to your pastel paintings…\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro-level insights on how to CONTROL \u0026amp; ORCHESTRATE the visual journey for the viewer...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLUS: Karen’s unique techniques like the “Light Touch” layering technique and “Whisper Vs. Shout” technique (more inside!)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e…\u003cem\u003eand so many more insights and painting wisdom that will speed up your progress!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXPRESSIVE PASTELS UNIQUE TEACHINGS FROM KAREN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to paint a landscape in glowing, evening light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol wash underpainting technique \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding texture to your surface with clear gesso and pastel ground)...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to take advantage of a limited color palette \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to experiment with colors that go beyond the local color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to strengthen your edges, value, and linework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMust-know techniques for painting trees with pastel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to use complementary color that enhances your painting\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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