Pastel Painting - Classes - Pamela Newell

Seven week classes
Indianapolis Art Center
Intermediate/Advanced
(2) Seven week sessions
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Session I - 1P212e
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
7 Weeks: January 12-February 23, 2010

Session II - 1P260e
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
7 Weeks: March 9-April 20, 2010

Description:
Learn the secrets of creating luminous artwork using soft & hard pastels
as a painting medium. Choose your favorite subject matter and bring your best photos,
or paint directly from your own still life set up. Composition, focal point, value, color,
mass and line will be explored, including elements that create a successful painting.
Learn the various techniques in the creation of an under-painting or “toned ground”.
Techniques using both hard and soft pastel will be shown. Differences in pastel painting
surfaces will be discussed. Learn how to take an average painting on to the next level.
We’ll even talk about framing. Come ready to paint, expect demos, and lots of one-on-one
attention at your easel. Instruction is tailored to the needs and goals of the individual
in a relaxed atmosphere encouraging experimentation. Prepare to become addicted
and have fun. This ain’t your mama’s pastel!

Questions? Call Pam at 317/842-5513 or email her. Email the artist.
Previous drawing or painting experience is recommended.

Workshop Supplies List: (PDF File) - Some required items.

Where:
Indianapolis Art Center
820 East 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317.255.2464

Weekend Workshop
Indianapolis Art Center
Intermediate/Advanced
Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. & Sunday 12-3 p.m.
March 13 & 14, 2010
Weekend session
Class # - 1PWE212

Description:
This workshop will explore the use of soft pastel as a painting medium to create traditional
artwork with personal expression. The emphasis will be on the landscape or still life.
The student will choose the subject matter. Strategies for creating a painting or "toned ground"
will be demonstrated including the use of wet media. Technique using both hard and soft pastel
will be explored. There will be demonstrations and individual attention.

Questions? Call Pam at 317/842-5513 or email her. Email the artist.
Previous drawing or painting experience is recommended.

Workshop Supplies List: (PDF File) - Some required items.

Where:
Indianapolis Art Center
820 East 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317.255.2464

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