And it was answered by 7 talented, lovely ladies on April 12 at Forstall Art Center at my pastel workshop!
Some picked up the pastel for the first time since middle school, and some honed their skills…it was a fabulous day drawing little goldfish to explore color and contrast, and big dramatic skies to work with texture and layers.
Here’s my quick demonstration piece…wish I’d taken pictures of my students’ fabulous work! They were amazing!!!
The Park, 11×14 pastel
Art Supporting Art in Birmingham
Four Seasons Gallery in Homewood, AL is hosting ARTreach for the Birmingham Art Association with an opening gala April 3rd, 2014 from 5-8 PM.
Thanks to festivals, elegant galleries, The Birmingham Museum of Art, and affordable living, the Birmingham art community is thriving. Art has been painted into the roots of the city and since 1908, the Birmingham Art Association has been there to guide the art movement along while supporting local artists. Now, Four Seasons gallery in Downtown Homewood has the opportunity so support the Birmingham Art Association.
Birmingham Art Association artists will be the featured guest artists at Four Seasons Gallery. Read More…
33rd Annual Mountain Brook Art Association Spring ART Festival, April 5
Join some of the region’s best artists at the Mountain Brook Art Association’s Spring Show in Mountain Brook, AL on Saturday, April 5th from 9:00-4:00.
This is always a great show at the beautiful Crestline Sports Field, located in Crestline Village.
Food, music, activities, fun and of course great art!
I will have a booth this year and am looking forward to returning after a few years off! (ahhh, babies!!!)
Check out the MBAA website for more info: http://mountainbrookartassociation.com/
Sign up NOW for my pastel workshop at Forstall Art Center in Homewood, coming up April 12th!
Visit Forstall’s workshop page or my website for more details, and give Forstall a call or stop by to sign up! Forstall Art Center: 205/870-0480
Sign up NOW for my pastel workshop at Forstall Art Center in Homewood, coming up April 12th!
Visit Forstall’s workshop page for more details, and give them a call or stop by to sign up!
Forstall Art Center: 205/870-0480
1-day workshop at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham, AL
Saturday April 12, 10:00-4:00
$85, supplies needed, lunch included
Moving beyond the traditional light and smooth pastel drawings to vibrant, textured soft pastel paintings, you will discover a new side to working with soft pastels.
Join us Saturday, April 12 from 10:00-4:00, and learn how to beautifully layer soft pastels, achieving great results that will have people guessing your medium!
We will work on techniques for both large and miniature pastel paintings, creating two finished pieces.
With minimal supplies, this class is perfect for beginners and experienced pastelists. For best results with these techniques, high quality soft pastels and a textured surface are recommended.
Subject matter will be provided, but feel free to bring your own references.
Recommended Supplies:
Charcoal pencil
Kneaded eraser
Minimum of 24 SOFT pastels (most highly recommended: Sennelier soft pastels, or a similar type)
11×14 Ampersand Pastelbord or 11×14 piece of Sennelier La Carte pastel card
4×4 – 5×7 Ampersand Pastelbord or piece of Sennelier La Carte pastel card
Visit Forstall’s site for more information: http://www.forstallartcenter.com/workshops.html
Come discover a new side to working with soft pastels!
I'm a self-taught pastel & watercolor artist and instructor, raised and based in Birmingham, Alabama. I constantly collect stories and pieces of the world around me, turning them into works of art. Inspired by nature, I love to share what I've learned and build connections and community. I invite you to browse and join my site. I hope you find something that inspires you!
Voted one of Birmingham's Best Local Artists 2013, Birmingham News & al.com
Featured in Birmingham Magazine, March 2018
Visit the Commissions page on the top menu to find out more about my pastel & watercolor portraits. Portraits are drawn from photographs in a timely manner with the highest quality materials to ensure they will be enjoyed for generations!
Thanks for visiting my site! I am an awarded pastel artist and instructor based in Birmingham, Alabama. A self-taught artist, I have been working with pastels for over 6 years, selling in shops, galleries, shows and by commission. I teach pastel workshops for adults, and love to help emerging artists on their journey into the art community.
