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Pastels Made Simple: A Starter Course

FREE Course - Learn Pastels and Draw

Realistic Animals Without Overwhelm.

Even if You are a Complete Beginner.

A step-by-step course designed to guide you through your pastel journey. From choosing the right supplies to mastering strokes that bring your artwork to life, this course covers it all.

Created by a professional artist with over 25 years of experience, who has guided thousands of students over the past decades.

25+ Years of

Professional

Experience

Featured in many Leading Art

Magazines

1000s of

Students Taught

Worldwide

Have you ever wanted to try pastel art…

…but felt unsure where to start?

Maybe you’ve seen beautiful pastel drawings online and thought,

“I could never do that.”

Or you’ve bought your supplies …

But the moment you pick up the pencil, you feel confused, stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid you will ruin it.

I can truly relate; and that’s exactly why I created this beginner-friendly Pastel Course for you.

Introducing….

Pastels Made Simple

A gentle, beginner-friendly, step-by-step course designed to help you finally understand pastel art.

So you can start creating realistic drawings you’ll actually feel proud of.

When I first started, I felt exactly the same way.

Confused, overwhelmed, unsure where to begin.

Pastels looked beautiful… but also complicated.

Capturing details, textures, and light, it all felt like too much.

So I did what most beginners do.

I tried… made mistakes and tried again.

And somewhere along the way, something clicked.

I realised that even the most detailed, realistic drawings…

aren’t created all at once.

They’re built step by step.

Layer by layer.

Stroke by stroke.

And once you understand that… everything changes.

Because with the right guidance…

Creating realistic, beautiful pastel art isn’t just possible.

It becomes natural.

Even if you’ve never drawn before.

Remember, everyone starts as a beginner, but when you

Understand my logical techniques, you will soon

be creating art better than you ever thought you could.

Just like my Patreon members below
You do not need to be born with any artistic talent at all.

Lovely things that my

wonderful members have said...

Vicki Summerell

And I discovered Jason via YouTube-I was blown away by the realism of his work and how well his lessons were put together. I wanted to create art like that! Having recently retired, I am just so pleased that I can finally get to do something I’ve always wanted to do. Thank you!

Anne Constable

I’ve always been able to draw but nothing like what I produce now. I don’t always do Jason’s reference photos or the pictures in his lessons. But I do apply his techniques from his lessons that I watch. I love watching them. It’s the best Patreon channel with lovely members.

About Me

Hi, I’m Jason

A professional pastel artist and, more importantly, someone who loves helping beginners bring their artwork to life.

Over the past 25+ years, I’ve:

Created over 300 step-by-step video lessons
Been featured in leading art magazines
Helped thousands of students around the world

From complete beginners… to people rediscovering their creativity after years away.

Every time someone tells me, “I never thought I could do this,” I’m reminded exactly why I teach.

Because I know that feeling.

And now, it’s your turn.

Inside this course, I’ll guide you through everything, step by step.

Not just what to do…
But importantly, how and why you’re doing it.

So you don’t just copy a drawing…

You actually understand the process.

Here’s what you’ll learn inside this course:

You’ll start with clear, simple steps that make learning pastels fun

and stress-free.

How to choose the right pastel supplies (without wasting money)
How to hold and use your pastels with confidence
Simple techniques that make your drawings feel more real and alive
How to practice without feeling overwhelmed or stuck

But we don’t jump straight into something complicated…

Instead, we ease into it.

We start with a bonus mini-lesson, drawing a small section of a dog’s face.

This helps you:

Build confidence with pastel techniques
Practice strokes in a stress-free way
See results before moving on to your main project

Then comes your main project…

A beautiful, realistic cat’s eye and surrounding fur

And don’t worry, you won’t be guessing your way through it.

I’ll guide you:

First, with clear, step-by-step photos
Then, with a 100% real-time video, so nothing is skipped

You can pause, rewind, and go at your own pace,
just like having me right there beside you.

You won’t be doing this alone either

To make things even easier, you’ll get everything you need:

Reference photos
Line art photos (so you don’t have to draw from scratch)
Colour charts
Pencil guides
Full Cat Reference Photo
PDF Beginner Pastel Supplies
Step-by-step PDFs

Everything is designed to remove confusion…
and help you focus on actually creating.

This course is different for one simple reason

We’re not chasing perfection here.

We’re focusing on progress.

Once you join, the course is yours.

You can learn at your own pace, in your own time.

So if you’ve been waiting for the “right time”…

This is it.

Pick up those pastels.

Give yourself another chance.

And surprise yourself with what you can create.

On helping you feel more confident with every step,

understand what you’re doing,

and enjoy creating again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any experience to join this course?

No experience whatsoever is needed. This course is specifically designed for complete beginners. I will guide you from the very basics, so even if you've never picked up a pastel pencil before, you'll feel supported every step of the way.

Is this course really free?

Yes — you can join and start learning at no cost. The course gives you instant access to the beginner lessons, step-by-step PDFs, reference photos, and the real-time video walkthrough.

What supplies do I need to get started?

You don't need to rush out and buy anything before joining. Inside the course, I will walk you through exactly what supplies to get — and how to choose them without wasting money.

What will I actually draw in this course?

You'll work on two projects. First, a short bonus mini-lesson where you draw a section of a dog's face — a fun, low-pressure way to get comfortable with pastel techniques. Then your main project: a beautiful, realistic cat's eye and surrounding fur, guided step by step with photos and a full real-time video.

Do I need to be able to draw to follow along?

No drawing ability needed. The course includes line art photos so you don't have to start from a blank page. You can focus entirely on learning pastel techniques rather than worrying about getting proportions right.

Can I go at my own pace?

Absolutely. Once you join, the course is yours to revisit whenever you like. The video can be paused and rewound as many times as you need — it's like having me right there beside you, on your schedule.

I've tried learning art before and given up. How is this different?

This course is built around progress, not perfection. I break everything into small, manageable steps so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. You'll understand why you're doing each thing — not just copy a drawing — which makes the learning stick and keeps it enjoyable.

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