Introductory price $35 for one week only (usually $39)
Step into the gentle world of soft pastel pencils with this beginner-friendly apple blossom tutorial.
Designed as a truly accessible introduction to pastel pencils, this piece is perfect for anyone wanting to build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. No drawing skills are needed - your line drawing is included, and I take you step-by-step through exactly how to transfer it so you can start pastelling with ease.
With no background to distract you, you can focus fully on the essentials - soft edges, delicate colour transitions, petal structure, and creating light-filled detail.
This tutorial uses the same pastel pencil selection and colour palette featured in the first four tutorials within the membership, making it an ideal starting point if you’re thinking about joining. You’ll not only complete a beautiful finished artwork, but also gain familiarity with the exact materials and techniques used throughout the course.
Each tutorial includes a downloadable PDF, which contains everything you need to get started: a direct link to the full tutorial, two bonus videos, all supporting resources, printable line drawings, reference photos, a full materials list, and step-by-step guidance on how to transfer your drawing.
Throughout the lesson, you’ll learn how to:
Build soft, natural layers with pastel pencils
Create subtle shifts in tone and colour
Suggest form and depth through gentle shading
Keep your marks light, controlled, and intentional
The apple blossom is the perfect subject for slowing down and learning how to see like an artist - noticing shape, light, and softness rather than rushing into detail.
Once you’ve completed this tutorial, you’ll be well prepared to continue your journey with the membership if you so choose, where you can build on these same foundations across three further projects.
I can’t wait to see what you create.
— Bernadette
Introductory price $35 for one week only (usually $39)
Step into the gentle world of soft pastel pencils with this beginner-friendly apple blossom tutorial.
Designed as a truly accessible introduction to pastel pencils, this piece is perfect for anyone wanting to build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. No drawing skills are needed - your line drawing is included, and I take you step-by-step through exactly how to transfer it so you can start pastelling with ease.
With no background to distract you, you can focus fully on the essentials - soft edges, delicate colour transitions, petal structure, and creating light-filled detail.
This tutorial uses the same pastel pencil selection and colour palette featured in the first four tutorials within the membership, making it an ideal starting point if you’re thinking about joining. You’ll not only complete a beautiful finished artwork, but also gain familiarity with the exact materials and techniques used throughout the course.
Each tutorial includes a downloadable PDF, which contains everything you need to get started: a direct link to the full tutorial, two bonus videos, all supporting resources, printable line drawings, reference photos, a full materials list, and step-by-step guidance on how to transfer your drawing.
Throughout the lesson, you’ll learn how to:
Build soft, natural layers with pastel pencils
Create subtle shifts in tone and colour
Suggest form and depth through gentle shading
Keep your marks light, controlled, and intentional
The apple blossom is the perfect subject for slowing down and learning how to see like an artist - noticing shape, light, and softness rather than rushing into detail.
Once you’ve completed this tutorial, you’ll be well prepared to continue your journey with the membership if you so choose, where you can build on these same foundations across three further projects.
I can’t wait to see what you create.
— Bernadette
