WHAT YOU WILL NEED
STEP 1
Start by sketching two small birds on textured oil paper in pencil. Sketch the birds in the centre of the page – they look a little bit like upside down tear drops. Then draw a line between the birds to represent the wire the birds are sitting on.
STEP 2
Apply a first layer of black, then dark blue, then light blue then yellow and working from dark to light, blend towards the centre of the page with your thumb. Add more layers for extra depth and texture.
STEP 3
Make sure you have a sharp edge on your black pastel. Fill in the birds and add your wire – the pencil line you drew earlier. You’re done! Is it a success? Don’t worry if not, try again on a fresh sheet of paper.
