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 […]
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W-PA111 Pastel Techniques with Shawn Dell Joyce
Beginner, Intermediate Learn how to scumble, use linear strokes, daubing and dusting to create a single painting. Start with an underpainting using an alcohol wash, then build up layers using […]
PA101 Let the Journey Begin: Beginning Pastels With Brenda Mattson
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner Calling all beginners who are eager to express themselves in the world of pastels! This six-week class will provide a clear path on how to move […]
W-PA111 Pastel Techniques with Shawn Dell Joyce
Beginner, Intermediate Learn how to scumble, use linear strokes, daubing and dusting to create a single painting. Start with an underpainting using an alcohol wash, then build up layers using each technique, one at a time. Get handouts showing each technique and practice before applying it to your painting. Fun and step-by-step process, finish a […]
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 […]
PA101 Let the Journey Begin: Beginning Pastels With Brenda Mattson
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner Calling all beginners who are eager to express themselves in the world of pastels! This six-week class will provide a clear path on how to move forward with your journey into pastels. During this course, you will learn about the best choice of hard, medium and soft pastels and how to […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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) […]
PA104 Beginner Pastels with Betsy Glass
All levels welcome! Beginner Pastels is designed for those new to pastels or artists wanting to strengthen their foundation. This class focuses on essential skills and techniques, including understanding materials, controlling […]