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(You can use the same 5 steps for oil painting too!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapture the Light!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnowing how to capture the light is an impressive skill to have, one that you can apply to almost ANY of your paintings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood news is that Jill’s primary goal in painting is to capture the light — or what she describes as “the feeling of luminescence and atmosphere.” You’ll discover how to do this in great detail inside the course. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou’ll also discover \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow to recreate gorgeous effects in your artwork by breaking down sunlight and shadow\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a skill that few artists know! After watching Jill, you’ll be an expert in no time at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee How a Master Pastelist Paints Realistic Skies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeing able to paint realistic skies is one way to grab viewers’ attention. If that’s a skill you’d like to master, then simply watch Jill as she shows you \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow to paint realistic skies during a sunset — from start to finish in high-definition detail!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou also don’t want to miss Jill’s brilliant tips and insights on \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow to make your pastel paintings radiate with inner light\u003c\/strong\u003e — what she’s sharing in this video could just transform your paintings into a collectable masterpiece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBONUS EXTRAS on the VIDEO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Ways to Transfer Your Photo to a Painting Surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInsights from the Artist--Get to know Jill’s background in art, her thoughts on talent and finding your inspiration and style\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\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapter Breakdown \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapter 1: Materials \u0026amp; Tools \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Pastels? Sticks made of powdered pigments and a very small amount of gum, clay, or resin binder. Since dry pastels have less binder than any other medium, it is like painting with pure color - totally addictive!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePastels are NOT chalk. Chalk is made of limestone, shells and calcium carbonate with very little pigment. Pastels are made with TONS of pigment and hardly any binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI highly recommend that you always buy professional grade materials. Student grade pastels are of lesser quality with more binder and less pigment. 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. But they also have a lot of disadvantages that we need to be aware of.\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 3: Planning the Painting: The Big 5 Steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReview the business plan that will take us through our painting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStep Number 1 – Love Note   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStep Number 2 – Focal Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStep Number 3 – Composition  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStep Number 4 -- Values  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStep Number 5 – 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 4: Painting Demo: Transfer the Sketch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoal for segment: Demonstrate transferring small sketch to substrate. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse rule of thirds to grid sketch with ruler and vine charcoal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow I have all I need to begin working on my actual painting. 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 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create phenomenal paintings that command attention and admiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat Else Will Albert Show You in This Workshop?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\"\u003eVarious skill-cementing exercises that will last you for life\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\"\u003eIntroductory techniques on how to use pastel effectively (pastel handling like you’ve never seen before)\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\"\u003eDemonstration of different pastel strokes you could never learn from books alone\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\"\u003eMaster the elements: skies, rocks, atmosphere, and more (beginners will LOVE this)\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 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eHow to mix colors on the surface of your painting\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 alter the value of a color by playing with pressure\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eWhy the paper towel may be your best mark-making tool\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 make sunlight look strong\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eAdvanced pastel texture techniques even beginners can try and have success with\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 approach natural vs. man-made structures\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eHow to get building textures right \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e time\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 ensure your painting has a winning composition (must not miss!)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eAlbert’s “pastel drifting” technique\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 bring busy areas together in a simple and harmonious way.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eHow to bring two different colors with the same value softly together where they meet (must see!)\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 charcoal for subtleties (Albert’s unique technique!)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eHow to bring your painting to life by understanding 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Aaron says this is akin to his pastels; he wants them to evoke the place and mood of the scene, yet he doesn't want viewers to forget they are looking at a painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile “\u003cem\u003eWinter Sunset in Pastel”\u003c\/em\u003e is about painting a serene winter landscape, the lessons he shares within are universal and far more valuable. You’ll learn key principles and techniques that will skyrocket your mastery of pastel and elevate your abilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne such powerful lesson you’ll learn inside \u003cem\u003e“Winter Sunset in Pastel”\u003c\/em\u003e is developing your ability to make \u003cem\u003eanything\u003c\/em\u003e you want to paint exciting. It doesn’t matter where you go — you can be at home and see a trashcan in the back alley… or a dilapidated shed covered with vines… or even a reflection or shadow on your house. 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His expertise and unique approach make him a beacon for aspiring artists, guiding the way to capturing dramatic stories on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s a small taste of what’s inside \u003cspan style=\"color: #c07121;\"\u003e“Winter Sunset in Pastel”\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to capture the characteristics of snow accurately…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to keep colors clean…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Linked Dark Shapes” Principle (this makes painting trees so much easier)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAaron’s “Bake the Cake” painting approach…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to pump up color while still keeping it natural…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecrets to making exciting marks with pastel…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extremely helpful “10% More” rule when applying color and determining values…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to paint light so bright you can almost trick viewers to shield their eyes…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow, why, and where to add tree trunks without becoming overly detailed…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2 things to consider when organizing your pastels…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Aaron makes a “Color Commitment” to help him achieve color harmony…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to lay in big patterns and the “averages” for the painting…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use the “Truth of Experience” principle to tweak reality and match your experience of painting the scene…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow viewing painting a landscape as if you’re on a date can help you be more excited and make more interesting discoveries…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to make the trees disappear in front of the sun…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use your pastel sticks in different ways for different effects…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques galore: How to paint sky holes effectively, how to paint accurate reflections, how to paint snow in light and shadow, and more…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to tell the viewer where to look…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAaron’s “Kaleidoscope” approach to color…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to show depth and make one tree come in front of the other\u003cem\u003e even when\u003c\/em\u003e using the same color…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLUS: How to strengthen the relationships between foreground and background, between light and dark, and between warm and cool…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…\u003cem\u003eand many more techniques you can apply to any painting using any medium!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Breakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pastels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploring the Subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal Sketch \u0026amp; Transfer Drawing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderpainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop the Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork on the Snow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrengthen Relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Touches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Bonuses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA High Speed timelapse of the demonstration painting for your enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interview with Aaron Schuerr by Eric Rhoads: Hear Aaron’s thoughts on style, inspiration and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibit of Aaron Schuerr’s works for your creative inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/painttube.tv\/pages\/schuerr-winter-sunset-in-pastel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead More Here \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aaron 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