Dry Pastel Course
Gain professional mastery in dry pastels, focusing on precise control of color, light, and atmospheric effects. The course covers essential materials, advanced layering and edge techniques to produce stunning skies, portraits, interiors, and abstract pieces. Additionally, learn archival methods, framing, and documentation to keep your vibrant pastel works clean, protected, and perfectly prepared for gallery exhibitions and shows.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Dry Pastel Course builds practical skills for confidently handling light, color, and atmosphere. Start with material basics, value block-ins, and composition, then advance to blending, layering, and clean color strategies. Render skies, interiors, portraits, fog, glass, and abstract atmospheres, while gaining expertise in conservation, framing, and documentation to ensure your pastel artwork is polished, durable, and ready for exhibitions.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master pastel colors by crafting glowing palettes that capture light, mood, and atmospheric depth.
- Develop pro layering skills including blending, glazing, and precise edge control for sharp, vibrant results.
- Create realistic atmospheric elements like skies, fog, glass surfaces, and skin tones with convincing depth and realism.
- Implement archival workflows by selecting durable materials, fixatives, and framing to safeguard pastel pieces.
- Establish a studio-ready process for planning, documenting, and resolving issues in pastel artwork destined for exhibitions.
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