Learning Pathways - Drawing and Painting with Pastel
"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor
Marcel has designed learning pathways to give students structure as they develop from novice to advanced artist.
If you have limited or no experience with Pastel, then we recommend you start with Tricia Taylor who will help you learn the basics of Pastel painting in a friendly and supportive environment.
Once you have built your confidence with Pastel, it's time to develop and broaden your skills with a weekend workshop run by a guest artist, covering a range of subjects.
About this class Do you know how value creates visual excitement and draws the viewer into your painting? Value is one of the most important elements to consider in painting. Value structure can make or break a painting. Have you heard the term value in painting over and over, but still don't really understand its importance. Do you know how to choose a great subject to paint? Do you feel your artwork is okay but lacking excitement or drama? Would you like to know how to simplify...
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Composition Essentials | Annette Raff
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<p>Do you know how <strong>value</strong> creates visual excitement and draws the viewer into your painting?</p>
Learn to create portraits that are full of character and life. All aspects of portraiture will be covered, in particular how to achieve a good likeness. This workshop will assist you to a greater understanding of the relationships of line, tone, colour and edge to enable you to infuse your work with dimensionality and impact. Lyn will discuss pastels and pastel surfaces as well as application appropriate to the subject. Enjoy clear, informative demonstrations and individual...
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Portrait in Pastels | Lyn Diefenbach
<p>Learn to create portraits that are full of character and life. All aspects of portraiture will be covered, in particular how to achieve a good likeness. This workshop will assist you to a greater
About this workshop The joy of the coast that we live near! How to let yourself go and find expression in painting the ocean. Seascapes are mesmerising. How the water moves or the wave crashes. Pastel is one of the best mediums for creating layers of sand, water and foam. What will I learn? Day 1 How waves rise and turn Get an understanding of how tone and application make a difference How to get a variety of mood in your seascape by using different coloured pastel paper Day 2...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration. You will meet and be entertained by a great artist sharing their knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is a seated event with strictly limited numbers. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. But you're welcome to bring a notepad and any questions for the artist! What is provided? A glass of wine on arrival A friendly, supportive...
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Learn the easy steps to making a truly beautiful Portrait in Pastels from internationally acclaimed figurative pastel artist, David Wells who will guide you through the process of creating a portrait with detail, dimension, softness, expression and likeness. What will I learn? This workshop focuses on rendering realistic portraits from two angles, in clearly explained, achievable steps. Students will employ blending, layering and scumbling techniques to create individual artworks...
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About this workshop Spend the weekend with Stephie Clark and immerse yourself in creating bright, loose florals with pastel. What will I learn? Each day of the workshop, Stephie demonstrates exactly how she makes a painting from scratch, demonstrating techniques for her backgrounds and applying pastels with freedom and thoughtfulness. You will paint from life as well as photos and discuss the differences. Stephie not only wants you to come away with some successful works, but also...
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Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice? Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next? Do you have technical questions about your painting? Are you looking for a group of likeminded artists to paint with? The Studio Painting Practice casual courses provide: uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting an expert tutor to help you extend your skills a small group of passionate likeminded artists What will I learn?...
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The practice of drawing the figure is fundamental for most artists, regardless of what other subjects they usually choose to paint or draw. We provide a spacious air-conditioned/ heated room and a life model who will pose in a variety of short and long poses. What will I learn? As your tutor, Bronwyn will guide you through each class, always starting with quick warm-up free sketches, then moving on to longer poses. Using charcoal or pastels, each class will focus on different...
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Over the course of the weekend, we will cover theory of facial features and basic design concepts with portraits and explore the portrayal of the human head. This workshop is for those who are seeking a more accurate likeness in their portraiture, no matter what medium. Tricia will cover the geometric shapes that determine the placement of facial features and how individuals differ from the classical measurements. Using charcoal is a quick way to explore these measurements and...
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Over the course of the weekend, we will look at brief theory of design, particularly for collage; how pastel can be used as a wet medium as well as dry. Tricia’s teaching process includes theory, handouts and demonstrations. What will I learn? Pastel techniques especially stroke-making and brief colour theory. Working over the two days on exercises and one larger still-life work, participants can choose to work in a traditional manner or a more contemporary approach. Who is...
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