Sunday, September 25, 2011

Apple Sketch - Step By Step

1. Let's sketch an apple with pastels. Using a Conte Crayon, start out lightly with basic forms to indicate the apple.

2. Use medium blue-gray pastel to deepen the shadows. Loosely sketch in a bit of background. 

3. Introduce some color. Medium green for the apple, and some beige and Conte red in the background.

4. Add some warm red as a transition color between the apple green and natural shadow. Gently merge colors with your finger.

Tip: Don't overblend when using pastel for sketches. You'll want to retain the crisp, fresh look the pastel strokes leave behind.

5. Use more warm red in the apple to unify. Add a crisp, cool highlight to complete your sketch. Be sure to include lost and found edges in your drawing.





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