Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by SERGEI OUSSIK
Pastel Landscapes: The Spirit of Nature
Master the art of pastel painting, create 4 stunning landscapes, and capture the spirit of a place in every artwork. Learn from the philosophy and techniques of world-renowned pastel artist Sergei Oussik
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by SERGEI OUSSIK
Pastel Landscapes: The Spirit of Nature
Master the art of pastel painting, create 4 stunning landscapes, and capture the spirit of a place in every artwork. Learn from the philosophy and techniques of world-renowned pastel artist Sergei Oussik
LIFETIME ACCESS |
22 lessons
Full-HD video tutorials with over 10 hours of content
4 unique landscapes
Paint four breathtaking landscapes in different themes: summer, winter, water, and urban scenes
Embark on a creative journey with Sergei Oussik, a celebrated pastel artist and plein air landscape painter!
Sergei has selected his finest works and recreated them step-by-step in detailed video lessons.
Throughout the course, you will:
- Master multilayered pastel techniques.
- Learn to harmonize your artwork and emphasize the essence of a location.
- Discover how to convey the atmosphere of a place – birds singing, the wind blowing, rustling leaves, and the soothing sound of waves.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and bring its “breath” into your paintings!
This course is perfect for artists who:
Have experience working with pastels and want to enhance their skills with insights from an expert like Sergei Oussik
Wish to master layering techniques to build color and tone while avoiding common pitfalls
Are interested in composing balanced, harmonious landscapes
Aspire to not only capture the characteristics of a location but also bring its atmosphere and spirit to life.
During the course, you will:
- Paint 4 landscapes in different themes using pastel colors: portray summer and winter, city and water.
- Learn how to work with the complex angles of urban architecture and capture the character of buildings.
- Master the skill of capturing the tenderness of clear water, the softness of sand, and the contrast of rocky shores.
- Develop your ability to work with tones, colors, and decorative elements when painting trees, bushes, and snow.
- Learn how to convey the essence of greenery, the variety of shades of green in nature, and reflections in water.
What results you will achieve at the course
01
Learn to gradually build color and tone in your pastel landscapes
02
Master the art of composition, working with light, shadow, and contrast
03
Convey the character and mood of a place through intricate details
04
Harmonize elements of your landscapes to reflect the “breath of nature”
05
See how to capture the essence of movement – rustling leaves, gentle winds, and the rhythmic sound of waves
06
Create realistic pastel paintings across themes: summer, winter, water, and urban scenes
Meet your instructor
Sergei Oussik
Author of the course
- Pastel artist, landscape painter, member of art societies in Russia, France, America, and Italy.
- Winner of multiple international exhibitions and competitions.
- 1st place in the “Landscape” category at the 9th International Competition of the World Pastel Society.
- Featured among the top 122 contemporary pastelists by the American publication Pure Pastel in 2019.
- His works are displayed in museums and exhibitions worldwide, from Saint Petersburg to Portland.
Course program
22 lessons (total 10 h)
Introduction
This course explores diverse themes: summer, winter, water, and cityscapes. You’ll learn not only to depict the unique characteristics of each setting but also to harmonize your artwork, capturing the essence of each location. Master the skill of conveying the atmosphere – the chirping of birds, the rustle of leaves, the gentle breeze, and the sound of waves lapping against the shore.
Duration: 16 minutes
Madrid Cityscape
Discover how to capture complex architectural perspectives while maintaining simplicity. Learn to convey the heat, character, and authenticity of Spanish streets while highlighting dense, monochromatic buildings in an appealing way. Gain precision to avoid errors in structure and perspective.
Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes
Sketch creation
Learn to feel the atmosphere, choose your subject, and sketch with accurate perspective and composition.
Tone and color work
Gradually build tones and colors across the composition, achieving harmony and avoiding common mistakes.
Finalizing your work
Address potential errors and balance detailed precision with effortless execution, mastering perspective and line accuracy.
The Seaside in Spain
Learn to depict the tenderness of transparent water and the contrast of rocky shores. Master the harmony of soft sand blending with seaweed-covered stones while accurately portraying the true colors and transitions of southern waters.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes
Sketch creation
Understand the artist’s inspiration and goals. Create a foundational sketch while establishing light and shadow.
Tone and color work
Represent complex cool blue tones and sunlit sand. Start layering tones and colors to capture shadows and illuminated areas on rocky surfaces.
Detailing and form creation
Refine the details of rocks and convey the lighting and atmosphere to add depth and realism.
Spring Awakens
Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes
Sketch creation
Learn what inspired the painting and the technical methods used. Draft your composition.
Building color
Gradually layer tones and intensity, avoiding black to depict dark shades and exploring nuanced whites. Prevent muddy tones.
Final touches
Add shadows and refine details with pastel pencils. Include snow tracks and enhance contrast for a polished finish.
Landscape "Pond in Alexander Park, Pushkin"
Explore wide planes of water, showcasing reflections that change with depth, lighting, and density. Learn to capture the abundance of green tones and the distinctive characteristics of trees using a multi-layered pastel technique.
Duration: 2 hours 34 minutes
Sketch creation
Identify the artist's motivation and objectives. Sketch the scene and focus on tonal decisions for harmony.
Color and saturation
Layer shades of green without creating muddy tones. Develop trees with attention to individuality while maintaining unity.
Finalizing your work
Complete the details of moving water surfaces and finish light and shadow nuances for a lifelike result.
If you join today, you will receive:
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Standard
- 22 video lessons (total 10 hrs)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 30 ArtiCoins
Standard
- 22 video lessons (total 10 hrs)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 30 ArtiCoins
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you*
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that is not for you, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
*within 14 days after payment
Freedom & Mobility
Make your own schedule and go through the lessons at a comfortable pace – whenever and wherever you like
How is our course organized?
BEFORE COURSE
Full course program
List of course materials
Friendly community of beginner and professional artists
AT COURSE
Recorded video lessons
Watch lessons at your own pace
Closed students' chat
AFTER COURSE
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
List of materials needed for the course:
Soft pastels (variety of brands)
Unpressed charcoal
Several pastel pencils or charcoal (brown, black)
Canson pastel paper
Drawing board
Examples of Sergei’s pastel paintings
Frequently asked questions
Contact us
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Our working hours:
Monday — Friday
7 am — 6 pm Central European Time (CET)
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