Playing with Pastels

"Time in a Bottle", pastel, 9x9" $225

Dear Judy,

Last week I showed you how I begin a painting. Using vine charcoal, I create a value underpainting from my still life set up.

Next, I begin to add color using my hardest pastels, very lightly, right over the charcoal.

My thinking is to find the right value and choose the right color for the composition and apply the pastel using feathery strokes.

The painting above is the result of many layers of softer pastels. Painting the bottle took time... but it was really fun!

Blessings-

Judy

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I have a new series of classes starting on February 19th! Gift Certificates available!

Intermediate/Advanced Pastels

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​Beginning Pastels

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Are you a first time explorer or just getting started with pastels?

Using guided, personalized instruction you will learn to improve your drawing skills and choose colors and tones that create harmonious pastel paintings.

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When: Mondays - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for five weeks

beginning on February 19th, 2024

Where: Blue Wing Studios, 1 Chipman Heights, Middlebury, VT

Cost: Materials included $175

    Bring your own materials $155

Contact me (802-989-7644) for more information or to register. Class size is limited.

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Blessings-

Judy

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