Dry Pastel Course
Gain expert command of dry pastels, mastering color, light, and atmospheric effects. From essential materials and layering techniques to crafting glowing skies, portraits, interiors, and abstracts, ensure your works stay clean, bright, and ready for display with solid preservation practices.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Dry Pastel Course builds your skills to handle light, color, and atmosphere confidently. You will cover basics of materials, value block-ins, and composition, progressing to blending, layering, and precise color methods. Practice rendering skies, interiors, portraits, fog, glass, and abstract scenes, plus learn conservation, framing, and documentation for professional, lasting pastel art.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master pastel colors: craft radiant palettes capturing light, mood, and atmosphere.
- Expert layering skills: blend, glaze, and control edges for sharp, pure hues.
- Create atmospheric depth: depict skies, fog, glass, and skin realistically.
- Archival techniques: select materials, fixatives, and framing to safeguard pastels.
- Professional workflow: plan, record, and refine pastels for gallery presentation.
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