May 22-26, Pecos, NM All inclusive three day pastel art retreat at the Pecos Benedictine Monastery Workshop, 4 nights room with three meals daily A three-day intensive workshop that will break down Tobi’s approach to painting skies, clouds and sunsets. https://www.tobiclementartist.com
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DESMOND O’HAGAN: “Capturing Light – Interpreting the City at Night” Saturday, March 16 9am-Noon, Mountain Daylight Time11am EDT | 10am CDT | 9am MDT | 8am PDT Desmond O’Hagan has achieved “Eminent Pastelist” status with the International Association of Pastel Societies and is a member of their “Masters Circle.” He is also a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art. O’Hagan has won several awards in national and international exhibits including IAPS convention exhibit’s Prix’d Pastel Award and “Southwest Art” magazine’s Award of Excellence (twice) at the “Windows to the Divine” Exhibitions in Denver, CO. He has also won the George Innes, Jr. Memorial Award from the Salmagundi
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The PSC Western Slope group is very excited to offer a 2-day workshop with Lorenzo Chavez in August 2024. Where: S-Cross Ranch in the Glade Park area, south of Colorado National Monument (private property, so not searchable on google maps) It is approximately 9 miles east of the Colorado/Utah state line on DS Road When: Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, from 9am-4pm both days Cost: $250 per student. There is a required minimum number of 12 students and maximum number of 17 students Lorenzo is a well-known figure in the pastel world here in Colorado. The following paragraph is from Lorenzo’s website: “Lorenzo
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ABSTRACT – DIGGING DEEP INTO ABSTRACT Looking below the Surface with LAURA POLLAK, PSA, PSWC, PSNC, SPS, IAPS MC Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., MST Join Laura as we explore her techniques for her award-winning abstracts, exploring the light and glow which she is known for and which she also includes in her landscapes. Recently, Laura has won the top award in the International Bold Brush Award in Abstracts, as well as first place in shows sponsored by the Pastel Society of the West Coast International Show and the Pastel Society of North Carolina’s Statewide show. She also won
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Dakota Pastels, Mt Vernon WAAug 5-7, 2024$400https://www.dakotapastels.com/product/Kirkman-Aug-5-7-2024?cat=384 This intensive three-day workshop will teach you how to infuse your painting with the feeling of warm sunlight. You will learn to nail your values using an acrylic-based underpainting, then identify and utilize color temperatures to make your painting glow!Focus will be on frequent small works for more rapid improvement.More info and registration in the link above.
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“Layering the Light” February 23-25, 2024$285 In this virtual 3-day workshop, you will learn how to create a vibrant sense of glowing light in your pastel paintings. Instruction emphasizes value and temperature as keys to unlocking the light. Learn an underpainting method to “nail the values!” The workshop is appropriate for adventurous beginners all the way to advanced pastelists. More info on this page: https://pswc.ws/workshops and register here https://pswc.ws/event-calendar/#!event/2024/2/23/layering-the-light-with-rita-kirkman
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Sat., March 9, 9:30 am – 3 pm Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO Foothillsartcenter.org Join Jane as she guides you on your artistic journey using her unique approach to creating a successful painting. All levels are welcome. Experience is not necessary. Enjoy a fun, stress-free environment in which to relax and create using Jane’s 3/3’s technique. Jane has achieved Master Circle status in the International Association Of Pastel Societies, Signature Membership in the Pastel Society of Colorado, the Pastel Society of America, PAAC, and an associate membership in WAOW.JaneChristieart.com
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“Underpainting Techniques for Looser Paintings” with Bethany Fields Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., MST Registration is now closed for this workshop. Come join Bethany Fields, an American contemporary artist, as we explore underpaintings that will help you work looser. She has gained recent national recognition with exhibits at the Salmagundi Club, The National Arts Club, both in NYC, and the Butler Institute of American Art in Ohio. She regularly hosts and teaches workshops around the country and is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, Degas Pastel Society, American Women Artists and is a
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WORKSHOP DETAILS: What: 3-Day Indoor Pastel Workshop Presenter: Natasha Isenhour Where: 7530 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 When: May 21-23, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily Cost: $375 PSC Members, $425 Non-Members 15 Maximum Students SOLD OUT! This workshop is full, but a wait-list is available. Click the button below to add your name. DESCRIPTION: “Connecting Eyes, Heart, Hand: Amplifying YOUR Voice!” A comprehensive overview of combining intuitive and artistic techniques to illustrate what you observe (eyes) with your emotional response (heart), in order to express it with your hand. Strengthen your voice as a pastel painter in this 3-day intensive where you will
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Oct 4, 2023 – Dec 20, 2023 Highlands Ranch, Colorado Learn to love pastel. It is fun, easy and the results are luminous. Explore this remarkable medium in a friendly group. Ongoing classes 1st and 3rd Wednesday 10 am – 3 pm. Explore mark making, mixing, layering, tips for getting started and pointers on how to finish and frame. Topics include composition, picking the subject, a little color theory, which supplies you want in your box and why. Loads of one-on-one help. Emphasis is on building strong paintings and developing a personal style. All experience levels welcome. Contact at diane@lightnshadowstudio.com or 303.791.4591. Please
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