Pastels Program: From Fundamentals to Advanced

The Program by Stephie Clark

Pastels Program: From Fundamentals to Advanced

Discover the art of pastels with Stephanie Clark's guided program: 23 recorded lessons.

Language: English

The Program by Stephie Clark

Pastels Program: From Fundamentals to Advanced

Discover the art of pastels with Stephanie Clark's guided program: 23 recorded lessons.

Language: English

"I love these dusty little sticks and I love what they can do for us." - Stephie Clark


Pastel painting is where vivid colors meet the touch of your fingertips, turning each stroke into a symphony of hues.

Discover the art of pastels with Stephanie Clark's program, designed for both beginners and experienced artists. 


Dive into 9 hours of rich content, including over 15 exercises on composition, textures, and coloristics, leading to 8 final diverse paintings. This is your step-by-step journey from your first stroke to a result that will impress you!

Our learning program at a glance

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During this program, you will:

  • Discover how to select the right materials that complements your style;
  • Master key techniques for creating compelling paintings, including composition strategies, aerial perspective for depth, and identifying the focal point to draw viewer's attention;
  • Practice with exercises focused on capturing the unique textures of glass, rocks, and feathers, honing your pastel rendering skills;
  • Get practical advice, support and inspiration from a renowned artist with years of teaching experience.

CREATE YOUR OWN PORTFOLIO OF 8 PASTEL ARTWORKS!

Do you find yourself facing any of these challenges?

  • Overcoming the fear of working with pastels
  • Controlling the mess and dust from pastels
  • Mastering the technique of blending and layering pastels without muddying colors 
  • Achieving fine detail and precision with pastels
  • Selecting and effectively mixing colors in pastel art
  • Adjusting to the lack of control compared to other medium

“There's so many benefits for pastels. One of the things that you can pick it up and put a painting down in 15 minutes. There's no set up, there's no mixing, so definitely pastels are a definite.”

Learning Program

(6 modules,  ~9 hours)

Module One:

Materials, setting up a working place

In this module, you will gain insights from the artist, who will share her personal journey, process, and material preferences in the realm of pastel art. Stephie will discuss her favorite tools, including hard pastels like Prismacolour, soft ones like Giro Pastels, and how she uses dryer pastels for crafting backgrounds. 

6 lessons, 1h 32 min

Learn the significance of maintaining dark, mid, and light shades of each color in your palette and discover how to adjust color value by either introducing white or deepening with dark tones.

Introduction to materials overview (about paper, pastel)

You'll be equipped with knowledge about different paper types and practical advice for your pastel art journey, inspired directly from Stephie Clark's studio

Testing papers pastelmat and colourfix

Discover how Pastel Mat's soft texture allows for multiple pastel layers, enhancing color vibrancy, while Art Spectrum Color Fix's smoother surface offers a different interaction with pastels, often resulting in less color absorption.

Testing papers. Sanded paper

Discover the versatility of Lux Archival and its pristine white canvas, and explore the distinct textured surface of Canson Mi-Teintes. You will learn the crucial role of stroke directionality, paper texture, blending techniques, and light reflection in achieving depth and realism in your artwork.

Setting up a pastel area

You will learn how to set up a dedicated pastel area that keeps your creative space clean and minimizes dust. We'll dive into effective strategies for organizing your workspace, selecting the right materials and tools, and implementing dust-control measures.

Choosing a pastels

We'll cover the essentials of assembling both a minimal and an extensive set of pastels. You'll also delve into the fundamentals of the color wheel and the value chart, two critical components for understanding color relationships and value contrasts.

Repurposing paper. How to clean pastels 

You will learn the art of repurposing papers and discover effective methods for cleaning your pastels. We’ll explore innovative techniques for giving new life to your existing art papers, transforming them into fresh canvases for your creativity.

Module Two: Coloristics

You will learn the essential principles of color theory as it pertains to pastel art. We'll dive into the world of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, their complementary counterparts, and the practical skills of color blending.

2 lessons, 1 h 11 min

Through hands-on demonstrations, you'll practice exercises with red, blue, and yellow pastels to create objects with realistic shadow effects. The session will emphasize the importance of experimenting with color proportions, understanding the nuances of light and dark values, and distinguishing between warm and cool hues.

Dance of Light and Shadow

The lesson will emphasize the importance of experimenting with color proportions, understanding the nuances of light and dark values, and distinguishing between warm and cool hues.

Aquatic Color Harmony

You'll explore how to layer hues to create depth, how to balance warm and cool tones for natural realism, and how to effectively convey the reflective quality of water with pastels

Module Three: Techniques

In this module, you will learn essential techniques for crafting compelling backgrounds in your pastel artworks. We'll delve into the art of composition, discovering how to arrange elements in your painting to guide the viewer's eye and create a harmonious visual experience.

6 lessons, 2 h 14 min

You'll also master the concept of aerial perspective, a powerful tool for adding depth and dimension to your landscapes. Furthermore, we'll explore the significance of establishing a focal point, ensuring that your artwork has a clear area of interest that captures and holds attention. Get ready to elevate your pastel paintings with these foundational background techniques!

Techniques for Background

Master the concept of aerial perspective, a powerful tool for adding depth and dimension to your painting.

Midground strokes

You'll discover techniques to add life and texture to this often-overlooked space, ensuring it bridges the foreground and background harmoniously.

Flower strokes

In this lesson, you will learn the delicate art of creating flower strokes in pastel painting. We'll explore various techniques to capture the softness, texture, and vibrancy of petals and leaves, bringing your floral compositions to life.

Mastery of flower

You'll understand how to apply pressure, blend colors, and layer strokes to create depth and realism in your flower subjects.

Floral Vibrancy

We will delve into the subtle interplay of light and shadow, the delicate application of color to capture the translucency of petals, and the dynamic strokes that suggest the movement of leaves and flowers in a gentle breeze.

Tranquil Reflections: Mastering Glazing

You will learn the serene art of glazing techniques. This lesson will guide you through the process of layering colors to achieve the ethereal quality of the clouds and the reflective tranquility of water.

Module Four: Composition

In this module, you will learn about the various types of composition that are essential for creating balanced and visually appealing artwork. We will delve into the concept of 'notan' composition, which focuses on the balance of light and dark elements within a piece.

3 lessons, 54 min

Additionally, we will explore how to apply these principles specifically to beach scenes, capturing the vastness of the sea and the rhythm of the shoreline through strategic arrangement of visual elements.

Types of composition

We'll explore the foundational structures from the rule of thirds to the dynamic symmetry, the golden ratio, and how these frameworks can be applied to guide the viewer's eye and create a cohesive narrative within your work.

Notan composition

You will discover how to use Notan to enhance the overall flow and visual storytelling of your paintings, creating compositions that captivate and engage the viewer through contrast and spatial relationships.

Coastal Symphony

This painting captures the vibrant energy of the sea with its crashing waves and the tranquility of the shore. We will focus on composing the elements of the beach setting — the water, sand, and sky — to create a balanced and harmonious scene that reflects the rhythm of the ocean.

Module Five: Textures

In this module, you will learn how to adeptly capture the diverse textures and forms of glass, rocks, and feathers using pastel techniques. We'll explore the reflective sheen of glass, the rough, solid feel of rocks, and the delicate, airy quality of feathers.

3 lessons, 55 min

Through step-by-step guidance, you'll develop the skills to render each of these materials with realism and precision, enhancing the tactile quality of your pastel drawings. Prepare to add a new level of detail and depth to your artistic repertoire.

The Art of Glass

We will explore the interplay of light and shadow, the nuances of reflection, and the challenge of transparency to create realistic glass objects.

Texturing Rocks

We'll delve into the methods of texturing to capture the ruggedness and solidity of stones and boulders.

Textures feathers

We will study the delicate structure and texture of feathers, focusing on how to render their softness, volume, and vibrant color variations.

Module Six: Harbor Harmony

In this module, you will learn the comprehensive skill of 'putting it all together' in a pastel composition, as demonstrated in 'Harbor Harmony.' This painting weaves together the elements of land, water, and manmade structures. We'll cover the balance of natural landscapes with the rustic charm of a boat, integrating reflections, shadows, and the interplay of light on various surfaces. By the end of this lesson, you'll have the tools to create a cohesive composition that tells a story and captures the viewer's imagination.

3 lesson, 1 h 14 min

By the end of this lesson, you'll have the tools to create a cohesive composition that tells a story and captures the viewer's imagination.

Assembling the Elements

We will study how to blend the ruggedness of the mountains, the stillness of the harbor, and the charm of the boat into one cohesive scene.

Uniting Landscape Details

We'll examine how to harmonize the rugged terrain of the mountains with the gentle coastal shorelines and the reflective waters, crafting a unified composition.

Putting All Together

We'll cover the balance of natural landscapes with the rustic charm of a boat, integrating reflections, shadows, and the interplay of light on various surfaces. By the end of this lesson, you'll have the tools to create a cohesive composition that tells a story and captures the viewer's imagination.

Module Seven: Conclusion

Congratulations on completing the pastel painting program! The aim of this course was to expand your artistic vision and equip you with innovative techniques that you can apply to landscapes or photographs, offering a new perspective. Let's reflect on what we've accomplished and the skills we've developed.

About Stephie’s method

Stephanie Clark’s pastel program is uniquely designed to offer a comprehensive and accelerated path to mastering pastel art!


It presents a meticulously structured learning experience, encompassing a wide array of effective tools and techniques, along with practical demonstrations, guiding you to create over 12 stunning pastel artworks.


This journey combines pre-recorded lessons, Live Sessions with Stephanie and professional curator, and an Exclusive Online Exhibition, providing you with all the resources you need to pursue your artistic passion to its fullest. 


“What I really love about art is that it allows people to escape to that place where we need to be to get away from the stresses of many things.”


Stephie Clark

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What will we achieve during this learning program?

01

Achieve proficiency in pastel painting, encompassing everything from fundamental techniques to more sophisticated skills

02

Create your OWN PORTFOLIO 

of 8 paintings! 

03

Discover tactics for profiting from your pastel artwork and learn strategies to establish your presence in the art market

"The beauty of using pastels is that there's no right or wrong way to apply them to a paper. It's all about what feels comfortable to you. My role is to guide you through my methods, show you how I like to pick up and apply the pastel."


Stephie Clark

Join our international and artistic community with a dedicated Community Manager!

  • Students support and inspire each other every day
  •  They share advice, discuss the drawings and give feedback on them
  •  Like-minded people discuss various art-related topics there
  • They feel at home with their friends


This community is moderated by a dedicated professional Community Manager and our Support Team!

Meet your instructor

Stephie Clark

  • Stephie Clark is a soft pastel obsessed artist from Australia best known for her free and flowing florals and fruits in a fascinating style uninhibited by rules and boundaries.
  • Stephie divides her time between painting in her country studio in Armidale and teaching workshops at home, online, and abroad.
  • Stephie has been a featured artist in demonstrations held by the Pastel Society in Australia and New Zealand.
  •  She is also a member of the Pastel Guild of Europe and has been interviewed & featured in a French magazine, Pratique des Arts.
  • A self-taught artist, Stephie started painting with soft pastels in 2011, cultivating inspiration from the Impressionism art movement and her close observation of beauty in nature.

Here you can find Stephie’s works

Examples of Stephie's work

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Pastels Program: From Fundamentals to Advanced

plan

Standard

  • 6 modules with lessons in full HD (9 hours)
  • 8 pastels work by the end of the course
  • 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
  • LIFETIME access to the video lessons as a bonus
  • Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
  • «Paint to Earn» loyalty program (earn up to 700 Articoins \ $70)
  • Bonus: 100 ArtiCoins


Price: 190$ 399$
plan

Standard

  • 6 modules with lessons in full HD (9 hours)
  • 8 pastels work by the end of the course
  • 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
  • LIFETIME access to the video lessons as a bonus
  • Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
  • «Paint to Earn» loyalty program (earn up to 700 Articoins \ $70)
  • Bonus: 100 ArtiCoins



Price: 190€ 399€
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"When we sit down to create, our breathing slows, our heart rate slows, and we enter the joy that we experience when we're creating. Whether it's good, bad, or indifferent, that creation process helps us to become."

Stephie Clark

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How many ArtiCoins will you earn in this program? (available in all plans)

  • Join the learning program, complete the tasks, and earn ArtiCoins. Within the course, you can earn up to 700 ArtiCoins (ca. $70)
  • + 150 ArtiCoins upon payment for the program
  • Exchange those for additional lessons and courses in our ArtiStore! (get 8-9 additional lessons for 850 ArtiCoins)


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Freedom & Mobility

Access to the lessons at any time. Go through the lessons at a comfortable pace. Watch the lessons on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

How is our learning program organized?

BEFORE LEARNING 

PROGRAM

Full learning program 

List of learning program materials

Friendly community of beginner and professional artists

AT LEARNING PROGRAM

Recorded video lessons 

Closed students' chat

For completing tasks you'll receive Articoins

AFTER LEARNING 

PROGRAM

Certificate of Completion

Skills and knowledge for the whole life

Part of our art community


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