[Free] Draw A Simple Seagull Using Pastel Pencils For Beginners
If you’ve ever wanted to draw then let Colin guide you through creating this Seagull picture using Pastel Pencils. – Free Course
What you’ll learn
- How to Draw a Seagull painting
- The basics of using Pastel Pencils
- The light to dark rule when layering Pastel Pencils
- How to apply the techniques learnt to start their own animal portraits
Requirements
- Pastel Pencils (listed in the introduction)
- Pastel Paper – Colin uses Fabriano Ingres Paper but you can use another make
- Colour Shaper Blending Tools (We recommend to have at least a grey chisel size 2 shaper)
- Pencil Eraser (we recommend a double ended eraser – one with a soft and hard end)
Description
Would you like to be able to do draw pictures you can be proud of?In this course you will learn techniques to be able to paint a realistic looking Seagull. When you’re finished, you’ll have a picture you can be proud and maybe never thought you would be able to achieve!
How do I do it?
It all starts with Pastel Pencils.
In my 30+ Years of Experience I have found that Pastel Pencils is the by far the easiest art medium to pick up and learn.
When you have finished this course you will learn the basic skills around using Pastel Pencils to create amazing looking pet portraits.
What do I need?
Pastel Pencils
Pastel Pencils are a wonderful medium, they can be blended easily on top of each other and, because they’re in a pencil form, are very easy to use. This subject is classed at an “beginners” level. We have listed all the colours that you need below:
Faber-Castell PITT Pastel Pencils
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101 white
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230 cold grey I
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233 cold grey IV
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172 earth green
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109 dark chrome yellow
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185 naples yellow
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191 pompeian red
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175 dark sepia
Pastel Paper
The paper I use is Sand Coloured PastelMat Pastel Paper (300gms thickness). This is a fantastic paper and can take a lot of layers.
It has a sand paper like texture to it which makes it more difficult to erase mistakes on but the results you can get are worth it. If you do not have this paper you can use your own pastel paper (UART 800 grit is a great alternative).
Outline Drawing
I provide you with a basic outline drawing for each picture. If you wish to use this, simply trace the outline to your paper using a graphite transfer sheet like tracedown (for dark grey paper you will benefit from using a white tracing sheet so you can see the outline more clearly).
Step by Step Instructions
I walk you through step by step with video instruction how to draw each stage. You’ll learn techniques behind drawing beautiful bird pictures and create pictures you can be proud of.
Start Learning Today
With just a small amount of pencils you will see the AMAZING effects you can get.
Let your journey into drawing and painting pet portraits start here.
Author(s): Colin Bradley School of Art
