Workshops & Instruction
Pastel… Beginning to End
Join Janis Lacey Ellison for a 3 day workshop designed to
teach the student methods to start and complete a successful pastel painting.
Demonstrations and individual attention at the easel create an environment where
the beginner and the advanced student will feel free to explore and experiment.
Techniques will include under painting and application of pastel to create
winning paintings.
The 3 day workshop will help the student learn to simplify
the subject with value thumbnail sketches massing shapes and values and using
tools to assist with composition and drawing.
The instructor will share how she uses her plein air
paintings, digital photos, and kinesthetic memory to develop larger studio
pastel paintings. Discussions will include equipment, pastel techniques and
strokes, variety of pastel papers and framing pastels. Limit 15 students.
When: July 9, 2010/ 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: Janis Ellison Studio, Grants Pass, Oregon
Cost: $150.00
Deposit: $50.00
Registration and Information
Contact: Janis Ellison, 400 Rustic Canyon Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-955-1888
Landscape
Pastel Classes
Learn
how to create beautiful pastel paintings in a supportive, creative learning
environment. Beginners and Intermediate students welcome. Class covers all the
basics including paper selection, types of pastel and their uses, and techniques
of application. Strong Composition, Use of Value Contrast, Landscape Aerial
Perspective, and Secrets in painting dramatic skies are all shared freely with
students. Demonstrations weekly followed by instruction at the easel.
Call
or email for Ongoing Class Schedule
Workshop
manual provided. Students supply own materials, supply list and resources will
be sent upon Registration. Some materials available for purchase in class.
About
the Instructor:
Janis Lacey Ellison is an award-winning signature Pastel Artist (SPS) who is
represented by California and Oregon fine art galleries. Her works depict the beauty and
spirit of the landscape. Janis provides workshops and instruction in the Pastel
medium. She is a professional Artist who shares her passion and vision of
nature’s landscape with her students and collectors.
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Info:
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Class size is limited
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