Thursdays Feb - March, 2012 10:00-4:00 Pastel/Studio all skill levels are welcome $90 per day.
"Into the Light"
Into the light describes my technique for pastel painting. We will begin with our darkest darks, either by paper color or pastel value or washes on paper. We will then move toward our light with softer lighter pastels. I will begin class with a short discussion then a brief demo. I believe we will stay in the studio as I prefer to paint from my photos in comfort. Plein Aire we will save for another time...All skill levels are welcome as I enjoy working individually anyway. Bring your own photos (preferably, ones you have taken) to paint from; we will use them as a jumping off point so we don’t become slaves to our photos. Think about composition and contrast in your photos. I will discuss basic drawing, shape, values, edges and composition as we attempt to create the illusion of 3-D on a 2-D surface. We will practice looking at our world (sky, water, wood, stone, grass and clouds) then attempt to express our concepts on paper. We will create some great (or at least some great practice) paintings. Whether or not you have ever used pastels, you will enjoy their immediacy and vibrant colors as you draw and paint at the same time. Beauty is all around us, so let’s enjoy!
“Life is short, Art is long, get going!”
Practice on wet/dry sandpaper from Home Depot
Maggie Price’s book “Painting with Pastels” is good for basics
Supplies:
Easel and Drawing Board
Basic set of SOFT pastels (no oils) such as Rembrandt, Unison, Sennelier, Art Spectrum, Grumbacher, Great American or Giralt
Few hard pastels - Nu-Pastels
2-4 sheets of sanded pastel paper (Colorfix, Richeson, Ersta from Uart, Kitty Wallis)
Push Pins or tape
Gloves or Gloves in a Bottle silican lotion
Kneaded eraser and tortillions (stumps)
Old Shirt or Smock
Favorite photos with good contrast, vivid colors , interesting scenes or people
Dick Blick good for supplies as well as Art Supply Warehouse I have a limited supply of sanded papers and pastel sets too.
Workshops of Tubac has a limited supply of loose pastel sticks available at 60% off retail. Nupastel, Rembrant, Pan- Pastels, & Unison. You can email the list of colors and I will set them aside for you. Please use the code number on the sticks. workshops@losreyes.com
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