Project 5: Fruits in Pastel

Project 5: Fruits in Pastel is a drawing in pastel on toned paper, inspired by artworks depicting fruits and vegetables by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. A still-life will be provided in class, or students may opt to set up their own.


SUGGESTED MATERIALS:

Dry pastels (recommended: Nu-Pastels by Prismacolor)
Toned charcoal paper (recommended: Mi-Teintes pastel paper)
Variety of fruits, vegetables and/or other foods (optional)
Cloth and/or plate (optional)


EXAMPLES:

"Onions" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, oil on canvas, 15-3/8" x 23-7/8", 1881

"Fruits of the Midi" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, oil on canvas, 20-1/16" x 25-5/8", 1881

"Still Life with Apples and Almonds" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, oil on canvas
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