Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all
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Tag: impressionism
Pastel Blue Cloud City
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Discover the unique joys of this powdery medium. It is considered both a drawing and a painting process and is extremely versatile!
Today we will use soft pastels to capture an abstract sky and cityscape inspired by a photo by Marianna Bond!😊
This class is offered at Thomas Place as part of the Community Outreach Program for The City of Fort Worth and requires sign up through them. In a nutshell, if you wish to take one class at a time (this class is $35 + supplies & a nominal annual membership fee) you will sign up there the day of class or you may sign up for the entire month at a discount online (or at the Rec Center). You can learn more about how & full pricing by contacting the team there at 817-392-7427 or stopping by. You may also contact me or sign up for my newsletter which will also have all the info you will need! Don’t forget, if this is your first class with me, your supplies are FREE! Be sure to let me know so I can have them prepared! |
Pastel Ruidosa Sunrise
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Discover the unique joys of this powdery medium. It is considered both a drawing and a painting process and is extremely versatile!
Today I’ll show you how to use our Soft Pastels to create a gorgeous sunrise and rugged landscape. We’ll use an isopropyl alcohol wash and I’ll show you how to make a sanded substrate from regular pastel paper!
A big thank you to my friend Fran who allowed me to use his amazing photo of the Chinati Hot Springs in Ruidosa for inspiration.😊
This class is offered at Thomas Place as part of the Community Outreach Program for The City of Fort Worth and requires sign up through them. In a nutshell, if you wish to take one class at a time (this class is $35 + supplies & a nominal annual membership fee) you will sign up there the day of class or you may sign up for the entire month at a discount online (or at the Rec Center). You can learn more about how & full pricing by contacting the team there at 817-392-7427 or stopping by. You may also contact me or sign up for my newsletter which will also have all the info you will need! Don’t forget, if this is your first class with me, your supplies are FREE! Be sure to let me know so I can have them prepared! |
Pastel Sand Dunes
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Discover the unique joys of this powdery medium. It is considered both a drawing and a painting process and is extremely versatile!
This was a well-loved scene of South Padre Sand Dunes the first time we painted it in pastels, time to do so again. We’ll use charcoal and pastel pencils in addition to our regular soft pastels – of course I’ll show you how!😊
This class is offered at Thomas Place as part of the Community Outreach Program for The City of Fort Worth and requires sign up through them. In a nutshell, if you wish to take one class at a time (this class is $35 + supplies & a nominal annual membership fee) you will sign up there the day of class or you may sign up for the entire month at a discount online (or at the Rec Center). You can learn more about how & full pricing by contacting the team there at 817-392-7427 or stopping by. You may also contact me or sign up for my newsletter which will also have all the info you will need! Don’t forget, if this is your first class with me, your supplies are FREE! Be sure to let me know so I can have them prepared! |
Pastel Bluebonnet Sunrise
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Discover the unique joys of this powdery medium. It is considered both a drawing and a painting process and is extremely versatile!
Today we will use soft pastels to capture this gorgeous Bluebonnet scene inspired by a photograph offered by one of my students😊
This class is offered at Thomas Place as part of the Community Outreach Program for The City of Fort Worth and requires sign up through them. In a nutshell, if you wish to take one class at a time (this class is $35 + supplies & a nominal membership fee) you will sign up there the day of class or you may sign up for the entire month at a discount online (or at the Rec Center). You can learn more about how & full pricing by contacting the team there at 817-392-7427 or stopping by. You may also contact me or sign up for my newsletter which will also have all the info you will need! Don’t forget, if this is your first class with me, your supplies are FREE! Be sure to let me know so I can have them prepared! |
Pastel Cherry Tree Reflections
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Discover the unique joys of this powdery medium. It is considered both a drawing and a painting process and is extremely versatile!
Some of you have painted ‘Cherry Tree Reflections’ with acrylics, but I think it makes a stunning pastel painting as well – I’m sure we’ll be ready for a little spring like weather so let’s do it!!😊
This class is offered at Thomas Place as part of the Community Outreach Program for The City of Fort Worth and requires sign up through them. In a nutshell, if you wish to take one class at a time (this class is $35 + supplies & a nominal membership fee) you will sign up there the day of class or you may sign up for the entire month at a discount online (or at the Rec Center). You can learn more about how & full pricing by contacting the team there at 817-392-7427 or stopping by. You may also contact me or sign up for my newsletter which will also have all the info you will need! Don’t forget, if this is your first class with me, your supplies are FREE! Be sure to let me know so I can have them prepared! |
Pastel Wildflower Meadow
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Discover the unique joys of this powdery medium. It is considered both a drawing and a painting process and is extremely versatile!
Today we will use soft pastels to create ‘Wildflower Meadow’, a lesson inspired from a photo my Mom took around the fields out in Gibtown Texas. I’ll show you how to block in with an alcohol wash before leading you through the rest! 😊
This class is offered at Thomas Place as part of the Community Outreach Program for The City of Fort Worth and requires sign up through them. In a nutshell, if you wish to take one class at a time (this class is $35 + supplies & a nominal membership fee) you will sign up there the day of class or you may sign up for the entire month at a discount online (or at the Rec Center). You can learn more about how & full pricing by contacting the team there at 817-392-7427 or stopping by. You may also contact me or sign up for my newsletter which will also have all the info you will need! Don’t forget, if this is your first class with me, your supplies are FREE! Be sure to let me know so I can have them prepared! |
Pastel Fall Reflections
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Discover the unique joys of this powdery medium. It is considered both a drawing and a painting process and is extremely versatile!
Today we will use soft pastels to create the impressionistic ‘Fall Reflections’. I just love the luscious colors and opportunities to express our inner artist with this one and can’t wait to show you how! 😊
This class is offered at Thomas Place as part of the Community Outreach Program for The City of Fort Worth and requires sign up through them. You can learn more about how by contacting me and/or signing up for my newsletter! Don’t forget, if this is your first class with me, your supplies are FREE! Be sure to let me know so I can have them prepared! |
Pastel Lago Vista Field
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Discover the unique joys of this powdery medium. It is considered both a drawing and a painting process and is extremely versatile!
Today we will use soft pastels to create the impressionistic ‘Lago Vista Field’. I just love the luscious colors and opportunities to express our inner artist with this one and can’t wait to show you how! We’ll use an alcohol wash on a sanded paper which I’ll show you how to make using clear gesso!😊
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Acrylic Waterlilies
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Explore the unique joys of working with acrylics – one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums of them all.
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