Soon Albert began teaching me techniques I'd never seen before in pastel.
Though I'll never give up my oils, I've come to realize there are times when pastels would bring a whole new and interesting dimension to my paintings.
Such as -
- You're able to see the magic immediately. There's no waiting around; your art comes to life in real time.
- With pastels, you get immediate results and gratification as you work. Every move you make shows up instantly, guiding your next step.
- You're feeling every stroke. It's just you and the color, connecting in the moment.
- Pastels bring out colors so bright and lively on such a high level that they practically dance off the paper.
- They blend smoothly, letting you create dynamic, eye-catching effects.
- Pastels let you adjust on the fly, keeping your art on track without missing a beat.
- And when you mix pastels within your art piece, everything just pops more. It's like adding a secret ingredient that makes your work even more amazing. You can make textures stand out, light up your colors, and make everything feel more real and alive.
As you can see, watching the endless possibilities of pastel was like stumbling upon a gold mine of inspiration.
So I couldn't help but ask Albert this ONE question - even though I didn't think he would have time to take me up on it.
But I took a chance and asked, "Albert, is there any way I could get you to come to our studio to film these techniques for another instructional video?"
I was thrilled when he said, "I'd be honored."
And that's how we got the most popular pastel video we've produced so far!
It's called Mastering Pastels, and in this video, you'll witness how the master creates a painting from scratch -
Every color choice explained - every technique demonstrated - and every thought process shared.
- to further improve your pastel skills and set yourself apart from the rest.
Handell will share techniques to grab viewers' attention from afar and draw them into the painting.
He's going to reveal specific tactics for how to create harmonizing colors, how to organize your pastel trays to expand color combinations, how to "see" unexpected color effects, and much more.
Plus, you'll discover his unique approach to analyzing a painting so you'll know when your painting is truly "finished" - an important skill to have, as sometimes we "overwork."
If you're interested in pastels, this is a must-have for your learning library.
Eric Rhoads, Publisher
PleinAir Magazine
P.S. The discount for Mastering Pastels is only available until February 29 at 11:59pm ET, so go here now to get this classic on sale.
