workshops

This 2-day workshop will explore fundamentals for creating landscapes in soft pastel. Beginning to experienced artists will learn techniques for blocking in with an underpainting, pastel application, layering and final keynote strokes. Natalie will encourage your style while emphasizing technique. Topics covered will include fundamentals of pastel, underpainting, value, composition, color theory, and atmospheric perspective. The class will begin with a demonstration followed by a “warm up” mini paint along, then individual will paint from either the reference photo used in the demonstration or their own photo. Plenty of individual assistance will be provided at the easel. Natalie Richards is an award-winning pastel painter and is an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America.

Participants should have their own set of pastels and sanded paper, but there will be a large box of soft and hard pastels for sharing.  UART 400 grit paper cut to 9”x12” will be available for $3 per sheet.