Take a journey through art with Sharon Jeffus! In this lesson, learn techniques for oil pastels by creating cosmic objects and drawing a night campout. Take a look at works of the master artists: Gerrit Dou, Matejko, and Vermeer. See how they painted with light and discover how you can do the same as you make planets, the moon, and other celestial bodies look 3D.
Element of Art:
Value
Shading
Art Appreciation:
Vermeer
Astronomers
Technique:
Oil Pastels
Smudging
Art Supplies used in this lesson:
- Black paper (9″ x 12″)
- Oil pastels
- White acrylic paint
- Sponge
Have artwork of your own to share from this lesson?
It’s simple to share! Take a picture, upload it to a photo sharing site (like Flickr), then leave a comment below that includes the link to your image.
We can’t wait to see your creativity!
