{"id":10942,"date":"2021-01-25T13:40:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T17:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/?p=10942"},"modified":"2021-06-14T16:43:59","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T20:43:59","slug":"desert-landscape-painting-with-pastels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/desert-landscape-painting-with-pastels","title":{"rendered":"Desert Landscape Painting with Pastels"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top:3%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lit5RFRfK7k\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapperpage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideo\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetabletcontainer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetablet\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"orangecontainermobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorange\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\"><span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br \/>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:1.5em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Painting a Desert Landscape with Pastels<\/h2>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/pastel-drawing-tutorials.html\">pastel lesson<\/a>, we&#8217;ll take a look at developing a desert scene with pastels on PastelMat paper. We&#8217;ll work in a specific order, addressing the background first, followed by the middle ground, and lastly &#8211; the foreground. Although we&#8217;ll mostly focus on local color (observed color), we&#8217;ll also pull out a <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/Color.html\">color scheme<\/a> of secondary colors to create additional contrast, while ensuring harmony.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800.jpg\" alt=\"Desert landscape painting with pastels\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800-500x287.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h3>Art Materials for this Lesson<\/h3>\n<p>Both traditional stick pastels and pastel pencils are used to complete the desert scene. Mostly pastels are used, but the pencils come in handy for details. Rembrandt pastels and Carbothello pastel pencils are used in this case, but any brand can be substituted.<\/p>\n<p>This work is painted on PastelMat paper (light gray surface). This paper features a tooth similar to ultra fine grit sandpaper. As a result of the texture, colors can be easily layered while keeping the dust to a minimum. Keep in mind that the surface in which you choose to work is just as important as the medium. The surface has a huge impact on how the medium behaves and the final result.   <\/p>\n<p>(The following links are affiliate links which means that I make a small commission if you purchase without an additional cost to you)&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YiG9k1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rembrandt Pastels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3o9Tg1G\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Carbothello Pastel Pencils<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oh5QMG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PastelMat Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Photo Reference<\/h3>\n<p>The photo reference used in this painting comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pixabay.com<\/a>. As you&#8217;ll notice, we use the photo reference for the layout, textures, and value relationships. However, during the execution of the painting, changes are made and the reference is loosely followed. Our painting should not be a direct copy of the image, but rather an interpretation of the subject.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the photo reference used in this painting&#8230;    <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/desert-landscape-photo-reference.jpg\" alt=\"Desert landscape photo reference\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/desert-landscape-photo-reference.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/desert-landscape-photo-reference-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/desert-landscape-photo-reference-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/desert-landscape-photo-reference-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Pulling Out a Color Scheme<\/h3>\n<p>A color scheme is typically a limited palette of colors that have a defined relationship in terms of their locations on the color wheel. As you may imagine, there are lots of possibilities when incorporating a color scheme in a painting. The artist may choose to completely manufacture colors, but keep the values accurate. Or, the artist may choose to intensify certain colors so that they create a subtle, but noticeable color scheme. <\/p>\n<p>In the case of our subject, we can clearly see that orange is already a dominant color. We also notice that green is present. And if we look closer, we can see hints of purple as well.<\/p>\n<p>This means that a secondary color scheme of purple, orange, and green makes sense for this image. This will keep the image looking natural while increasing contrast and interest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/secondary-color-scheme-landscape-painting.jpg\" alt=\"Secondary color scheme in landscape painting\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/secondary-color-scheme-landscape-painting.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/secondary-color-scheme-landscape-painting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/secondary-color-scheme-landscape-painting-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/secondary-color-scheme-landscape-painting-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Start with the Background<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ll begin by first quickly sketching the <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/composition-in-art\">composition<\/a> using loose lines. At this stage, we want to map out the subject on the paper and have an idea how we plan on moving the viewer&#8217;s eye through the work. A dark brown pastel pencil is used to apply these marks. This is drawn quickly without regard to any details.<\/p>\n<p>Once our loose sketch is in place, we can turn our attention to the background. Pastels are similar to the opaque painting mediums of oils and acrylics. Even though pastels are a drawing medium (since they are applied dry), the thought process of the artist is more closely related to that of painting. Pastel applications can completely cover previous applications. This means, that like with opaque painting mediums, we can work from the background to the middle ground and finish up with the foreground. Working in this manner, and in this order, ensures that we don&#8217;t have to work around objects in the foreground to develop the middle ground and background like we have to do with other drawing mediums like colored pencils or graphite.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, our background consists of the sky. We&#8217;ll begin with a medium light blue, leaving open areas for the shapes of the clouds. A slightly darker blue is applied to the top of the sky, while a couple of lighter blues are applied adjacent to the horizon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sketching-contours-landscape-pastel-pencil.jpg\" alt=\"Sketching contour lines and painting in the blue of the sky\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sketching-contours-landscape-pastel-pencil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sketching-contours-landscape-pastel-pencil-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sketching-contours-landscape-pastel-pencil-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sketching-contours-landscape-pastel-pencil-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once we have our initial applications of blue applied to the sky, we&#8217;re now ready to add the clouds. A very light blue is applied to define the shapes of the clouds. Although it may be tempting to use white for this, a light value of a color is a better choice. <\/p>\n<p>Once the shapes of the clouds are in place, it&#8217;s time to develop the illusion of form by layering darker and lighter values. A few light grays are layered and blended in the core shadows. A bit of color is also mixed in. In this case, purple is added since it fits with our color scheme.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-clouds-desert-landscape-pastels.jpg\" alt=\"Painting clouds with pastel desert landscape\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-clouds-desert-landscape-pastels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-clouds-desert-landscape-pastels-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-clouds-desert-landscape-pastels-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-clouds-desert-landscape-pastels-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A light yellow is used to add highlights which is followed by a touch of white. Edge quality is important. Pay attention to the softer and harder edges of the clouds. In the areas where the edge is soft, use your finger or a blending stump to smudge.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/artinstructionanyonecanunderstand2020.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Mountains and the Middle Ground<\/h2>\n<p>Once the sky is complete, we can move on to the middle ground. In our scene, the middle ground is made up of the distant mountains, the flat desert floor, and strips of multi-colored vegetation.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll begin with the distant mountains, layering the color right over the sky. At first, just basic shapes of color are applied. A light yellow ochre and an earthy orange are used.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-colors-in-mountains-pastels-desert-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Painting basic shape of color for distant desert mountains\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-colors-in-mountains-pastels-desert-landscape.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-colors-in-mountains-pastels-desert-landscape-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-colors-in-mountains-pastels-desert-landscape-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-colors-in-mountains-pastels-desert-landscape-500x279.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With an underlayment of basic colors in place, we can layer colors of similar hue, but contrasting values, to gradually develop the details and texture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/increasing-values-range-adding-details-mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Increasing contrast on distant desert mountains with pastels\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/increasing-values-range-adding-details-mountains.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/increasing-values-range-adding-details-mountains-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/increasing-values-range-adding-details-mountains-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/increasing-values-range-adding-details-mountains-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Animals with Pastels<\/span><br \/>\n    Explore pastels through the subject of animals. Learn how to draw four different animals with soft pastels, pastel pencils, and oil pastels in this comprehensive course that includes videos and step by step ebooks.<br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/animals-with-pastels\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\nWhile the shapes of value and color are beginning to describe the distant mountains, we still need pull out a few details. To accomplish this, we&#8217;ll use pastel pencils. And while it&#8217;s tempting to get wrapped up in the details, we&#8217;ll simply use the pastel pencils to make marks with precision instead of defining every detail that we see. We want to communicate the form and texture of the distant mountains mostly through the relationships of values.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/adding-details-mountains-pastel-pencils.jpg\" alt=\"Adding a few details to the distant mountains with pastel pencils\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/adding-details-mountains-pastel-pencils.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/adding-details-mountains-pastel-pencils-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/adding-details-mountains-pastel-pencils-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/adding-details-mountains-pastel-pencils-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also notice that the shapes of a couple of purple mountains are added as well. These areas are enhanced with contrasting values of light and dark purple using the pastel pencils.<\/p>\n<p>A few hints of trees are added on the distant mountains using a few greens (both dark and light) as we begin to transition to the lower portion of the picture plane. <\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll begin layering strips of color as we work down into the heart of the middle ground. These strips of color are influential in the eye flow of the viewer. Since we want to encourage the viewer to move through the work, we&#8217;ll layer these marks in a slight diagonal. This will help to pull the viewer&#8217;s eye from the right side of the picture plane back to the distant mountains on the left side of the scene.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll use the same greens that we used to indicate the trees on the mountains but add more variety by broadening the range of value. This means that lighter and darker greens are used here in addition to the greens used for the trees.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-vegetation-pastels-desert-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Painting vegetation in the middle ground with pastels\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-vegetation-pastels-desert-landscape.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-vegetation-pastels-desert-landscape-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-vegetation-pastels-desert-landscape-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-vegetation-pastels-desert-landscape-500x280.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we continue to work in the middle ground, we&#8217;ll patiently layer colors and values to develop the vegetation of the desert floor. Dark reds (to contrast greens) are used mostly in the shadowed areas while bright yellow-greens are layered over darker greens to create the highlights. Black is mixed in areas to make the values darker but not without some blending, while bits of the orange desert sand is allowed to peek through in areas.   <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-dry-bushes-desert-pastels.jpg\" alt=\"Painting dry brush and vegetation in the desert scene\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-dry-bushes-desert-pastels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-dry-bushes-desert-pastels-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-dry-bushes-desert-pastels-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-dry-bushes-desert-pastels-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <\/p>\n<h2>Working into the Foreground<\/h2>\n<p>As we work into the foreground of the desert scene, we&#8217;ll continue increasing the contrast in values. We&#8217;ll also incorporate a broader range of color. Objects that are closer to the viewer are typically stronger in value contrast.<\/p>\n<p>As we layer the colors and values for the vegetation in the foreground, we&#8217;ll create a diagonal that leads the viewer up from the lower left of the picture plane to the right. From there, the viewer&#8217;s eye is lead to the distant mountains on the left side of the picture plane thanks to the diagonal we developed earlier in the upper middle ground.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-grass-blades-foreground-pastels.jpg\" alt=\"Painting grass in the foreground of the desert landscape\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-grass-blades-foreground-pastels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-grass-blades-foreground-pastels-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-grass-blades-foreground-pastels-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/painting-grass-blades-foreground-pastels-500x279.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using light yellows and grays, we&#8217;ll pull up grass blades and withering branches over the darker tones. We&#8217;ll also add more variety to the oranges and browns of the desert floor. Here again, we&#8217;re following the reference loosely. Feel free to add or leave out as much information as you wish. Also, don&#8217;t be afraid to be bold with your use of color.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagedays\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Pastel Landscape Mastery<\/span><br \/>The \u201cPastel Landscape Mastery\u201d video course is a comprehensive learning experience designed to provide the student with the most comprehensive approach to drawing landscapes with pastels.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/pastel-landscape-mastery\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Pulling Out a Secondary Color Scheme<\/h2>\n<p>At this point, we have an ample amount of orange and green in our scene. This leaves us the opportunity to pull out more purples. Some of the dry vegetation is a lighter gray, but we can add a touch of purple that matches the value. By matching the value, we could add any color we wish. These light purple additions bring the work together and creates harmony while pushing contrast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pulling-out-secondary-color-scheme.jpg\" alt=\"Pulling out a secondary color scheme in the landscape\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pulling-out-secondary-color-scheme.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pulling-out-secondary-color-scheme-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pulling-out-secondary-color-scheme-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pulling-out-secondary-color-scheme-500x279.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we add bits of purple, we can continue to strengthen the contrast by layering darker browns and reds in shadowed areas. Highlights are also added to some of the branches to communicate a sense of form.<\/p>\n<h2>Desert Landscape Painting &#8211; Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The complete the image, we&#8217;ll add a few last indications of grass blades and brush to the foreground. Then we&#8217;ll return to where we started with the sky. Here, a few deliberate marks are added with our original light blue, making the painting slightly brighter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800.jpg\" alt=\"Desert landscape painting with pastels\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Desert-Landscape-Pastels-800-500x287.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>Our completed pastel painting of a desert scene features a subtle color scheme of secondary colors while communicating the subject in an artful way.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;clear:both;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagenews\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Like This Lesson?<\/span><br \/>If so, join over 36,000 others that receive our newsletter with new drawing and painting lessons. 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