sample of classes offered
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Pastel Art Classes
Pastels are a good medium for beginning and intermediate artists to gain both knowledge and confidence in their ability. It is a forgiving medium, one that requires a minimum of complicated equipment. Contrary to popular thought, pastel is NOT colored chalk. Pastel is the most permanent of all media when applied and properly framed. It is pure pigment, the same pigment used in making fine paint. It does not darken, crackle, fade or blister. Pastels from the 16th century are as fresh and alive as the day they were painted . In this workshop you will see the different types of pastel available to you and different techniques used for applying them. What the different terms such as value, temperature, balance, form and contrast mean to you as an artist.
Experiments with color and pastels
This is a good pastel class for the beginning pastelest or as a refresher. Students will learn about the different types of pastel available to them and different techniques used for applying them. What different terms such as value, temperature, balance, form and contrast mean to you as an artist. Working with a color wheel and a value finder you will learn how to use color through a series of simple exercises that will help you create exciting and colorful pastel paintings.
Painting a Pastel Portrait
Painting a portrait is fun and rewarding but it can also be intimidating. Getting the proportions correct, choosing and blending the right colors - just getting it to resemble the subject. This class, for the novice or intermediate artists is designed to help the individual develop confidence in their own ability and to gain expertise in the use and technique of pastel. They will learn how to measure proportions, capture form and to develop a stronger awareness of value, color, light and shadow. Students will learn how to capture the mood desired in the portrait. Each students will from photos of family or friends and. Each student will receive individual attention to help him/her have a rewarding experience and take home the knowledge to progress in their art.
Still Life Painting
For an artist, their art is a balance of the visual and the technique. In this class you will explore the visual by learning to see form, shape light and shadow. For technique, you will study the qualities and principles that make an interesting composition and how to set up your own still life. The use of color and value to create a strong still life will be discussed. You will learn about some of the different techniques that can be used, as well as the different pastels available to you. Students will be encouraged to develop their own style and given personal attention to help each get the information they need to continue with their love of pastel painting.
Landscapes Painting
This is a studio class designed to help students learn the basics in capturing the wonder of the world around you. How to use light and shadow, color and value, shape and form to create your landscape and give it depth. Working from photos you will see how to combine parts of different photos in to a composition that will help you create your own original art starting with a simple sketch and continuing to the finished pastel painting. Brief demonstrations and plenty of personal guidance will be given.
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