This workshop will explore using soft pastel as a painting medium to create traditional artwork with personal expression. The emphasis will be on the landscape or still life as the student desires. The student will choose the subject matter. Strategies for creating a successful painting will be discussed. Various techniques in the creation of an under-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. Previous drawing or painting experience is recommended.
Day 1
What is pastel?
Safety precautions
Differences between hard and soft pastel
Set up of materials
Choosing subject matter
Demonstration – toned grounds
Work time
Day 2
What makes a successful painting?
Demonstration – hard vs. soft pastel - techniques
Work time
Individual attention
Critique – positive feedback - What did participants learn?
Assessment of workshop
This workshop will explore using soft pastel as a painting medium to create traditional artwork with personal expression. The emphasis will be on the landscape or still life as the student desires. The student will choose the subject matter. Composition, focal point, value, color, mass and line will be explored. Selection of subject matter will be discussed including elements that create a successful painting. Various techniques in the creation of an under-painting or “toned ground” will be demonstrated including the use of wet media. Technique using both hard and soft pastel will be explored. Differences in pastel painting surfaces will be discussed. There will be individual critiques and group critiques as the student desires. There will be demonstrations and individual attention. Questions? Call Pam at (317) 842-5513. Previous drawing or painting experience is recommended.
Week 1
What is pastel?
Safety precautions
Differences between hard and soft pastel
Set up of materials
Choosing subject matter
Demonstration – toned grounds
Work time
Week 2
What makes a successful painting?
Pearls –value, line, composition, color & mass, edges, focal point
Limiting color selection
Demonstration – hard vs. soft pastel - techniques
Work time
Week 3&4
Q & A
Adding the emotional element – the creative aspect
Work time
Individual attention
Week 5&6
Review of elements of painting
Types of grounds - papers
Work time
Individual attention
Week 7
Q & A
Final demonstration of techniques if needed
Work time
Individual attention
Critique – positive feedback - What did participants learn?
Assessment of workshop