Student Exercise: Capturing the Ancient Banyan Tree Materials Needed Dry pigment pastels Canvas Acrylic medium Bristle brush Objective The Butler house is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Draw the 99-year-old banyan tree located in the backyard. Each student should approach the tree from a different perspective. Process Capture the drawing with dry pastel on canvas. Seal the chalk using an acrylic medium and a gentle touch with the bristle brush. Be mindful not to create mud; let the gritty texture of the chalk remain on the canvas.
SOFT PASTELS
STIFF BRUSHES
MATTE MEDIUM
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