'Tis the season for joy, celebration, and expressive marks! As Christmas approaches, I've created a special pastel painting lesson to capture the sparkle and wonder of the holidays. Learn how to paint a shimmering Christmas ornament hanging from the tree, and embrace the magic of the season through bold and expressive mark-making.

In this festive lesson, you'll discover:

• How values create structure and contrast

• The magic of sparkling color with warms against cools

• High chroma contrasting with neutrals for added vibrancy

• The art of using marks to reveal a bold and expressive approach

Watch this paint-along lesson to infuse your pastel artwork with expressive color and let the joy of Christmas inspire your artistic journey.

Ready to activate your mark-making skills? Dive into my Expressive Mark-Making Mini Course and unlock a whole new language in your pastel work! Enroll now and let the magic unfold this Christmas. ✨

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with wonder!