This class is perfect for the beginner as well as the advanced pastel artist. Students will learn what pastel is and is not as a medium, plus the many different papers and techniques to utilize. We will discuss the varieties of pastels and how they work in unison and layering to create glorious color passages. Students are encouraged to explore any given subject - from portraits to landscapes to pets. Students must supply their own reference images, or they can work on still lives which can be composed with the input of the instructor. This class will familiarize the student with the application process and the technique of layering colors to obtain that "glow" that makes pastels so exciting, while focusing on drawing, composition, mark making and color theory.

Come one, come all and enjoy the beauty of pastels in a friendly and educational environment. This class offers a comfortable balance of relaxation and challenge, where conversation ind interchange between the instructor and students keeps the pastels bug infectious as ever! All are welcomed!