Pastel Painting w/ Janis Graves - July 26-27, 10:30-4:30: All Levels
Pastel Painting w/ Janis Graves - July 26-27, 10:30-4:30: All Levels
Sat - Sun / July 26-27 / 10:30-4:30
All Levels welcome, Including Beginners!
Beloved instructor, Janis Graves will guide each of her students, whether beginners or advanced, in the skills of pastel painting. Students may select their own subjects to paint, ranging from landscapes to animal and more. Covering a variety of techniques, Janis will work with students on surface preparation, composition, and choosing just the right colors to bring life into their paintings. Students will select from images Janis provides or bring photos of their own.
See more information about this class below:
In this workshop, you will learn the steps beginning to finishing a painting in this vibrant medium as you learn how to build a strong design and understand color and its impact on mood and energy. You will also learn how to create dimension as you capture the beauty of landscapes and animals - your choice!
Supply List:
Paper: 1 sheet of each type, or 2 of just one type of these -
Canson Mi Teintes paper, La Carte and/or Canson Mi Teintes color touch.
Color choices beige, light gray, white – choose whatever you like.
(These come in large sheets, and Janis will help you cut them down to the right size in class.)
HARD Pastels: Prismacolor Nupastel set either 24 or 36
SOFT Pastels: 24 - 50 piece set of soft pastels such as Richeson, Rembrandt, Unison, Terry Ludwig. (You may need to shop online for some of these soft pastel sets.)
*If students do not wish to purchase paper, they may pay Janis a $15 supply fee and she will provide them with the paper.
Drawing Board, to mount paper:
either a Tote board – 13x17 to 18x18
OR a hardboard, size 16x20”, (gator board, foam core or Masonite will work)
Other:
Kneaded eraser
Toothbrush
Masking tape
Aluminum foil
Paper towel
Ruler
Gloves
Janis will bring photos for students to use.
