Pastel Pencils Lesson: How To Draw A Kingfisher

In this pastel pencils lesson, I show you how to draw a kingfisher on a toned ground.
** Materials List **
Pencils: I pick 10 colours from a set of 36 Faber Castell Pitt pastel pencils. You can use any brand of pencils to follow along.
Paper: I use Canson Mi Teintes paper in a grey tone from Canson's grey tones pad. You can also purchase these as loose sheets. However, any brand of mid-tone pastel paper will do (grey shows off the colours best but a mid-brown or green would work). Ingres pastel papers tend to be the most affordable and sanded papers, like Pastelmat by Clairefontaine, tend to be the most expensive. As long as it's a pastel paper (rather than a drawing paper), neither the brand nor price will make or break your success with this lesson.
Other: A craft knife and sanding block (or piece of sand paper) for sharpening and a kneaded eraser
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[@PhilDaviesArtist]

As ever, it would be great to hear your feedback in the comments below. It's a lengthy lesson but hey, making nice art takes time! I think you could watch this and complete your drawing in a single morning or afternoon. And what better way to spend half your day!

[@cherylamato8321]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process. I started with watercolor, went to colored pencil and now exploring pastels!!

[@jackieconnell7183]

I really enjoyed every minute of this tutorial! its brilliant, I'm a beginner to drawing at 68 but its time to flap my wings and try pastel pencils

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I would suggest beginners to use pastelmat not canson...even if it's expensive to avoid frustration. that's my personal journey with pastel papers. I tried all.

[@not-this-fartoofar3606]

Not touched Art for 45 years.....Followed your lesson and supprised myself. I think pastels is my thing. Great lessons, great teaching methods. Well done.

[@jcknispel]

Thanks for a great lesson. I always like to watch the video first and then go back and try the lesson the second time around. It makes it easier for me to follow what is going on. I love your hummingbird lesson

[@maryholtorf2430]

You are a wonderful instructor with a delightful personality. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

[@vicrae2007]

I’m a teacher of 30 years and Drew, you are a great teacher! Wonderful video!!

[@yufenghuang9958]

Thanks for your instruction. Always look forward to your future pastel works!

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

As a newbie, I want to thank you for sharing! I love how you have the reference up while you work!

[@marykendrick4304]

Another great learning experience. I am learning to see and understand object relationships, colour blending and introduction of light. Thanks Phil.

[@lilliandownie961]

Really enjoyed this lesson, looking forward to trying it!! Thank you so much!

[@Zyx-h1s]

Thank you so much for sharing such an inspiring and accessible tutorial. The colors are stunning.

[@oxnardmontalvo7749]

I absolutely loved the first blockout sketch. it's basically nothing but looks so accurate already.

[@Jeanne88B]

You are an excellent teacher. I loved this I learned so much!

[@minnie3354]

Thank you Phil, I have really enjoyed the session, your way of explaining techniques is easy to understand and follow. I am proud of what I have produced.

[@ildikomazan9726]

I really enjoyed every minute of this tutorial! Amazing how detailed you explained! It is amazing! I am ready with my bird! Thanks a lot!!!

[@margaretfacchini4239]

I so enjoyed watching this lesson, can’t wait to do this! Thank you so much.

[@paulaverger4129]

Fantastic. This lesson has been more explanatory than I have seen compared to other tutorials. I really appreciate this. I think I can try this one and obtain a bit of success.

[@laramarchionni9255]

Wonderful tutorial! It was such a pleasure listening to your voice and following your step-by-step approach. And you are an amazing artist! You`ve inspired me to try colored pastels. Thank you so much.