{"id":39413,"date":"2023-07-21T12:03:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T12:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=39413"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:23:54","slug":"marsh-landscape-with-pastels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/marsh-landscape-with-pastels","title":{"rendered":"Marsh Landscape with Pastels"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"coursetitlecontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetitle\">\n<h1>Marsh Landscape with Pastels<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"coursetitledes\"><span>CLASS<\/span><i class=\"far fa-chart-bar\" style=\"margin-left:10px; margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Beginner<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n   <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1154345971?h=339bcabfda\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"logoimage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logosmall75.png\"><\/div>\n<p>\n    <div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\">\n<span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"margin-top:1em;\">or<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/register-ll-marsh-landscape\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">BUY CLASS $67<\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperkscontainer\">\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><span>This lesson series features:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>6 Hours of Instruction<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-film\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>6 Videos<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p>\n\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<div class=\"favorites\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabs\">\n<p> <input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-1\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-1\" class=\"label\">Lessons <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:2px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Lessons<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"curriculumcontainer\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 1: (1:05:32)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 2: (1:08:43)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 3: (1:02:45)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 4: (1:03:04)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 5: (1:04:47)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 6: (1:11:08)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-2\" checked=\"checked\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-2\" class=\"label\">About <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:2px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>About This Lesson Series...<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe <em>Marsh Landscape with Pastels<\/em> class is a complete demonstration focused on capturing atmosphere, depth, and natural beauty using soft pastels. In this lesson, you\u2019ll learn how to approach a landscape subject with confidence while taking advantage of the rich color and expressive mark-making that pastels provide. The class emphasizes observation, thoughtful layering, and controlled application to create a believable and engaging marsh scene.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marsh-Landscape-Pastel-Drawing-Finished.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Planning the Landscape<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe lesson begins with planning the composition and establishing the major shapes of the landscape. You\u2019ll learn how to simplify the scene into manageable areas while maintaining accurate proportions and perspective. This early stage helps ensure that the final artwork feels balanced and visually cohesive, setting a strong foundation for the pastel application that follows.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Blocking in Color and Value<\/h2>\n<p>\nOnce the composition is established, you\u2019ll begin blocking in the main colors and values. The class demonstrates how to work from general to specific, laying down broad areas of color before refining details. You\u2019ll explore how value relationships create depth and how color temperature can suggest distance and atmosphere within the marsh environment.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Creating Depth and Atmosphere<\/h2>\n<p>\nA major focus of the class is developing depth through layered pastel application. You\u2019ll learn how softer edges and lighter values can push elements into the distance, while stronger contrasts bring areas forward. The lesson also shows how subtle shifts in color and value help convey the humid, open atmosphere typical of marsh landscapes.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Developing Texture with Pastels<\/h2>\n<p>\nPastels are ideal for suggesting natural textures, and this class highlights techniques for creating grasses, water, and sky using varied strokes and pressure. You\u2019ll see how different marks can imply texture without overworking the surface. The instructor explains how to selectively add detail, ensuring that textures enhance the scene rather than distract from it.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Refining and Unifying the Painting<\/h2>\n<p>\nAs the artwork nears completion, you\u2019ll focus on refining shapes, strengthening contrasts, and unifying colors. The lesson demonstrates how to make final adjustments that enhance harmony and visual flow. By the end of the class, you\u2019ll have a finished pastel landscape and a deeper understanding of how to use pastels effectively to capture mood and place.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Specific Lessons<\/h2>\n<h3>Lesson 1 (1:07:54) <\/h3>\n<p>In lesson one, we develop the sky and establish the distant trees on the horizon.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 2 (1:08:43) <\/h3>\n<p>In lesson two, we work down below the horizon and begin developing the marsh.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 3 (1:02:45) <\/h3>\n<p>In lesson three, we continue work on the upper middle ground and add the tall trees on the right side of the picture plane.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 4 (1:03:04) <\/h3>\n<p>In lesson four, we develop details in the middle ground using pastel pencils.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 5 (1:04:47) <\/h3>\n<p>In lesson five, we reach the bottom 1\/3 of the picture plane, continuing to develop the details of the grasses.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 6 (1:11:08) <\/h3>\n<p>In lesson six, we complete the drawing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>  <input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-3\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-3\" class=\"label\">Resources <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:2px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Resources for this Lesson...<\/h2>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>Distributing any content downloaded from this site is strictly prohibited and against the terms and conditions of use.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h4>References<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>Photo Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>Finished Result<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-4\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-4\" class=\"label\">Materials <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:10px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Here's what you'll need...<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XYYNMb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PastelMat Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XYt2CO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rembrandt Pastels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(Disclosure: Links to art materials are affiliate links which means we make a small commission if you purchase at no additional cost to you.)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbottom\">\n<div class=\"relatedcourse\">Your Instructor<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructor\">\n<div class=\"instructorimage\">\n<div class=\"instructorpic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/mattauthor.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Fussell - Instructor\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"instructorname\">Matt Fussell<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructordes\">\n<p>Founder of The Virtual Instructor, artist and teacher. 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