Jumpstart Level 3: First Blush

This is a digital download. Prefer Print?Print edition with Bonus lesson available on Amazon. Click here So Delicate and So Dramatic Black paper can seem like a challenge to new artists, but it's really a wonderful surface for colored pencils and Carmen makes success super-achievable, and super fun, for beginners. This combination of blushing pink rose, clear glass vase, and white table covering is a perfect way to learn a variety of skills and give you a solid foundation for creating more dramatic artwork on dark paper. Yes! Create it ALL in just 10 steps Black paper adds drama to your artwork. Best of all, with black paper there's often no need to create a background, because the black paper puts a spotlight right onto your main subject. You'll learn... • How to produce the rich, vibrant colors of the rose on a dark background• Techniques for rendering a realistic glass object• How to create a delicate table scarf• How backgrounds refract through glass About the Author: Carmen Barros