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Class Type: Pastels

  • W-PA118 Painting Palm Trees with Shawn Dell Joyce

    Beginner, Intermediate Follow along step by step using pastel to create palm tree paintings that look colorful and realistic. Learn perspective tips and value studies to help you approach the subject on your own. Make a single painting and several studies during workshop. Supply List:Set of 72 or more soft pastels (not oil!)11 x 14 […]

  • W-PA117 It’s too warm, it’s too cool. . .it’s just right with Lorraine Potocki

    Intermediate, Advanced See the dramatic difference temperature changes can make by painting in all warm colors with just a bit of cool and painting in all cool colors with just a touch of warm. It can make all the difference in the feeling of the finished painting. Instructor demos and lots of personalized instruction will […]

    W-PA114 Let’s compliment the complements with Lorraine Potocki

    Intermediate, Advanced You’ll paint a series of pastel paintings using only complementary colors. Learn how you can use a minimum number of pastels to achieve the darkest darks and the lightest lights with maximum results. Compliments will abound when complementary colors astound Bring the pastels, hard and soft, that you like to work with. I […]

  • W-PA115 How do I underpaint thee? Let me count the ways with Lorraine Potocki

    Tuesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 3Intermediate, Advanced Starting a pastel with an underpainting gives you a roadmap of shapes, values, temperatures, and color. Learn a variety of underpainting techniques in these two ½ day workshops. On Day 1, we’ll begin counting the ways we can underpaint by doing a series of studies using underpainting […]

  • PA102 All Things Pastel with Brenda Mattson

    Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Learn the techniques of pastel from an IAPS “Master Circle”, “Eminent Pastelist” and “ Golden Mentor” Award’s winner with over 50 years of experience.  Brenda will share her knowledge of the medium with beginners to experienced artists. Details Date & Time: Instructor

    PA103 Waves, Dunes & Coastal Landscapes with Betsy Ore Glass

    Thursdays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced This class is designed for artists with prior pastel experience who want to refine their skills and explore the dynamic beauty of the shoreline. We will focus on capturing the movement of waves, the textures of sandy dunes, and the atmosphere of coastal light. Emphasis will be placed on advanced techniques […]

    W-PA121 Pastel Seabirds with Shawn Dell Joyce

    All levels welcome! Learn to use pastel to create the texture of feathers, water, and wind. Make a painting using your pastels (and some of mine which I will provide) on sanded paper (provided) and the techniques used by professional pastel artists to create your own unique painting. Step-by-step instruction, help and feedback, and leave […]