Art By Smitha

Crimson Glow 🏵️

문교 , 인도 Gallery Soft Oil Pastels on Canson Mi Teintes Pastel Paper

Pastel pencils have become my favorite way to capture realistic fruit textures! From the vibrant zest of a tangerine to the deep, glossy shine of a cherry, there is something so satisfying about building these layers.

I’ve put together two ways for you to learn these techniques:
🍊 Tangerine Tutorial: Watch my full, real-time process for free on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1eSUxwQgcAI
🍒 Cherry Masterclass: Ready to dive deeper? Take my beginner-friendly course on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/4edzJuP
Which fruit should I tackle next in pastels? Let me know!

A quiet moment in the wild, captured on paper with Pastels. Mother fox and her cub!

Materials Used( Affiliate Links below):
PastelMat: https://amzn.to/3TbFaSp
Fabercastell Pitt Pastel Pencils: https://amzn.to/449Vu8H
Derwent Pastel Pencils: https://amzn.to/4v6FIGG
Rembrandt Soft Pastels: https://amzn.to/3SSCd9i

Turning texture and color into a purr-fect Cat Portrait. Pastel Pencile are truely magic when it comes to capturing that soft fuzzy look!

Materials Used(affiliate links below)
Faber-castell Pitt Pencils: https://amzn.to/441CNUJ
Pastelmat by Clairefontaine: https://amzn.to/3TbFaSp

Hello everyone! 🎨

I’m Smitha, and I’m so happy to welcome you to my art studio space here on Facebook.

After my transition from a career in IT to the world of art, I’ve found that there is nothing quite as rewarding as the slow, meditative process of bringing a subject to life through colored pencils and pastels. Whether it's the texture of a soft feather, the vibrancy of a cherry, or the fundamentals of shading, I love breaking these details down into simple, achievable steps for you.

For those looking to dive into the world of photorealism, I’ve moved my complete library of classes over to Skillshare. You can find all my tutorials at the link below. Signup using this to avail a one month free trial or a huge discount on yearly membership
Let’s create something beautiful together!

https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Smitha-Rao/161656842

New to Colored Pencils? Download my free art supplies guide:
http://art-supplies-recommendations.subscribepage.io/

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