Pastel is a bold, colorful and exciting form of artistic output and expression. It is executed with fragile, finger-sized sticks. These drawing crayons, called pastels, are made of powdered pigments. A variety of colors can be achieved and they are spectacular to look at.
In this course of three classes students learn how to capture vibrancy and luminosity using the pastel medium (no oil pastels please).
Students will participate the first day in exercises to strengthen skills. Through demonstrations and discussions students learn formal components including composition, perspective and color while also exploring experimental techniques. The instructor will then work one-on-one with students as they develop their personal narratives and concepts through independent projects. In first class, photos supplied by instructor. In following two classes students can bring their own photos to work from. Landscape or animals.
Class fee includes all paper needed in class.
Class Days and Time:
November 6, 13, 27, 2023
12:30 – 3:00pm
$240
Please register below.
Holland Center Cancellation Policy: Cancellations 14 or more days prior to the first day of class will be refunded, minus a $10 processing fee. Cancellations less than 14 days are non-refundable.
Beverly Bradshaw is a gifted, natural born artist who has been creating art since childhood. She is now a full time pastel artist who continually challenges herself to work in new ways, whether by trying a new palette or in applying new techniques, this artist remains dedicated to the process of learning.
With a previous career in Interior Design, Beverly has a great sense of balance and form, and harnesses the best of that experience in her art. She has studied art at the University of Washington and attended workshops with well-known artists Ned Mueller and Clark Elster. It was during this time Beverly discovered pastel painting which she found was an excellent way to combine her strengths of drawing and painting. It has become her chosen medium. https://www.beverlybradshawart.com
Class Supply List- Please Bring
- Pencil or thin charcoal stick to draw
- Hard and Soft pastels at least 12 to 24 landscape sets for soft (NuPastels for hard and Rembrandt is in the middle which is fine. Soft pastels brands such as Unison, Richison, Blue Earth, Great American and Ludwig. Please have any paper that is wrapped around the pastels taken off before class.
- Paper towels
- Small hard brush (cheap one)
- Wet wipes for your hands
- Tight fitting gloves if you want to keep your hands clean (Ace Hardware has them)
- Old towel to wipe your hands if you desire
- Your own photos for the second and third classes of landscape or animal (I will have some available to use) your choice
Instructor provides the 4 pieces of paper for each student for the 3 classes. Cost included with course fee.
Order on-line, or purchase local at Arizona Art Supply or Blick
