Cézanne’s World: Exploring Still Life in Pastel

Discover the soft, vibrant world of pastels with our Beginner’s Pastel Compact Course, inspired by the timeless work of Paul Cézanne. At BeeCreative Studio, we believe everyone has an artist within them, just waiting to be unleashed. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your foundational skills, this course is your gateway to creating stunning, luminous artwork with pastels, drawing inspiration from Cézanne’s mastery of form, colour, and composition.

If you’ve ever been captivated by the expressive beauty of pastels or admired Cézanne’s iconic still lifes but felt unsure where to start, this is the course for you. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll learn the techniques used by Cézanne to blend, layer, and create breathtaking effects on paper. Suitable for all experience levels, the course takes a structured approach to help you develop key techniques. You’ll start with the basics of shape and colour, then progress to expressive mark-making and dynamic compositions. By the end, you’ll have the skills to create vibrant still lifes, landscapes, or whatever inspires you.

Why join our pastel for beginners course?

This fully tutored Pastel for Beginners Compact Course offers numerous benefits, designed to help you unlock your creativity and master the art of pastels, all while drawing inspiration from Cézanne’s revolutionary approach to art. Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Fundamental Pastel Techniques: Learn the essential skills of working with pastels, from blending and layering to mark-making and tonal values. Inspired by Cézanne’s meticulous techniques, you’ll gain the confidence to create stunning, luminous artwork.

• Understanding Still Life Composition: Explore the art of arranging objects to create visually engaging still lifes, just as Cézanne did. Learn how to balance shapes, colours, and textures to bring your compositions to life.

• Creating Depth and Dimension: Master the use of light, shadow, and colour to add realism and drama to your pastel paintings. Discover how to layer and blend pastels to achieve rich, vibrant effects, much like Cézanne’s iconic works.

• Exploring Colour Harmony: Dive into colour theory and learn how to use warm and cool tones to create mood and harmony in your work. Inspired by Cézanne’s innovative use of colour, you’ll develop an eye for creating balanced and captivating palettes.

• Expressive Mark-Making: Experiment with different strokes, pressures, and techniques to create texture and movement in your pastel pieces. Whether you’re working with soft or hard pastels, you’ll learn to make bold, expressive marks that bring your artwork to life.

Here are the details

Course Structure:

This fully tutored course uses exercises linked to the essential principles of drawing and painting, inspired by Cézanne’s approach to art. You’ll not only gain a deeper understanding of pastel techniques but also develop the skills to create your own beautiful still lifes, infused with the spirit of Cézanne’s work. Key themes and principles include:

• Seeing Shape: Simplify complex objects into basic shapes, building a strong foundation for your artwork, just as Cézanne did with his geometric approach to form.

• Mark-Making: Experiment with strokes, pressure, and blending to create texture, depth, and movement.

• Blending & Layering: Master the art of layering pastels to achieve rich, luminous effects, inspired by Cézanne’s layered brushstrokes.

• Tonal Values & Contrast: Learn to use light and shadow to bring realism and drama to your work, capturing the depth seen in Cézanne’s still lifes.

• Colour Theory: Discover how warm and cool tones interact to create harmony and mood, reflecting Cézanne’s innovative use of colour.

• Composition: Arrange elements to create balanced, visually engaging pieces, drawing inspiration from Cézanne’s carefully constructed work.

Knowledge required:

• First-timer/Beginner friendly.

What we will provide:

• A selection of high-quality soft and hard pastels.

• Professional pastel paper for your creations.

• Blending tools, erasers, and other essential materials.

• A step-by-step instructional handbook to take home.

• A variety of still life objects and reference materials for inspiration.

   

How can I book on to the Pastel for Beginners Course?

We are currently planning a workshop date for this course, please sign up to our mailing list and you will be notified once we have a new date confirmed.