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Pastel Drawing Contrast

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Summary: Contrast in a pastel drawing will allow foreground objects to stand out. Learn how to use contrast to add depth with tips from a professional artist in this free instructional art video.

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By Dan'L Terry, eHow Presenter

Dan'L Terry is a nationally award-winning artist/designer. His art has been exhibited in national juried shows and museums, on the covers of books and magazines, and in feature films,...read more

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"Ok. The general shapes are coming out. Once again, in order to help separate this from the background use contrast. Contrast is our friend. So, enhance the contrast wherever necessary in order to help separate this from the background and make it stand out. I am now using black and because I've got a lot of pastel already on this board the black isn't ever going to get real black. Because, it's mixing with the other colors. But, watch how see how that makes the cat stand out from the background and it's also providing some weight and making it sit on this cloth."

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