My art classes are geared towards adults and serious young artists ages 12 and up. Specifics on experience level are listed in each class description.
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My studio gallery is located in downtown Bloomington, IL at 105-A W. Monroe St, and parking is available on the surrounding streets and nearby public parking lots and structures.
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Painting the Fall Landscape in Soft Pastel (10/25)
***Must have taken Introduction to Pastel Painting Workshop or have experience with pastels***
Class Description:
Whether you’re inspired by forest trails, country roads, or golden fields, this class will help you deepen your landscape painting skills and explore the rich visual language of autumn. We will discuss the color changes the season brings to the land, trees, and atmosphere, and how we can build and layer them to greatest effect. We will consider how to thoughtfully choose a palette and select the best underpainting colors to support it. Techniques for creating the texture of foliage, grasses, and other elements of the landscape will also be covered.
Bring your own supplies or add the optional materials fees when registering to have pastels and/or painting surfaces provided.
Gloves In a Bottle, nitrile gloves, paper towels, and tabletop easels will be provided.
Materials List:
- Assorted soft pastels with a nice range of values — you may bring your own or add the Materials Fee for Pastels when you register.
- 8″ x 10″ or larger pastel surface of your choice for your painting plus one or two additional smaller pieces for studies (recommended to use a board or mounted surface if you want to use a wet wash underpainting) If you are a fast painter, feel free to bring more! If you choose to add the Materials Fee for Paper when you register, an 8″ x 10″ piece of PastelMat will be provided plus smaller pieces of assorted papers for studies.
- Please bring your own backing board large enough to hold your painting surface. A drawing board or piece of foam core will work.
- Please bring your own reference photos for your painting. If you do not have any references, I will have a limited amount to choose from.
Other Info to Know:
- Feel free to bring snacks and drinks and take break times as needed. You can bring a sack lunch or purchase something from a nearby restaurant if you wish.
- I will not be able to offer refunds in the event you miss class.
