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Second Lesson: Bird-Themed Pastel Painting

In our second art lesson, the theme was birds once again. This time, however, we used a photo of an AI-generated bird as our reference. The medium for this painting was pastel colors, which was a first for me.

Using pastels brought back fond memories of my childhood. I reminisced about drawing on the walls and floors with colored chalks alongside my sister and cousins. The process was relaxing and nostalgic, allowing me to immerse myself in those happy times.

A Funny Mistake with Pastel Colours

In the midst of my relaxed state, I suddenly realized that the proportions of the bird’s neck were off. It was too thick, making it look like the bird had overeaten. The result was a hilarious image of a crow with an orange wig! This mistake made me chuckle, but it also highlighted areas where I needed to improve.

Learning from Mistakes in Pastel Painting

My sketching technique, particularly in maintaining the correct proportions, and my ability to handle brightness in painting, still need a lot of work. My art tutor advised me to touch up the bird’s body and its “wig” to improve the overall composition. This was another day of learning through mistakes.

Note to Self: Improving Proportions and Brightness

Moving forward, I need to pay closer attention to the ratio and brightness when working on my next painting.

” Enjoy the process and keep learning from every experience, whether it involves successes or mistakes!”