My art classes are geared towards adults and serious young artists above the age of 10. 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.
Painting on Black Paper Workshop (1/11)
January 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
$5.00 – $70.00
***Must have taken Introduction to Pastel Painting Workshop or have experience with pastels***
Class Description:
Learn how to decide when to work on dark paper and the difference in how to approach it. We will compare how colors and values appear differently, and how different painting techniques give different results on dark paper versus light paper. We will discuss example paintings and the reason dark paper was the chosen surface. Attendees will then apply these concepts to their own painting.
Materials:
Assorted soft pastels with a nice range of values — you may bring your own or add the Materials Fee for Pastels when you register.
One 8″ x 10″ or larger piece of a black pastel painting surface. If you choose to add the Materials Fee for Paper when you register, an 8″ x 10″ sheet of 400 grit UArt Dark will be provided.
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. Something with a significant amount of dark values will work best. If you do not have any appropriate references, you may choose from mine.
Gloves In a Bottle, nitrile gloves, paper towels, and tabletop easels will be provided.
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.
