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Brenda Mattson
"Ins and Outs of
Pastel Painting"
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July 25th-27th- $395
"The Ins and Outs of Pastel Painting"
Plein Air and Studio Pastel Painting
Join Brenda in this exciting workshop where you will work to captivate light and pull the extraordinary out of
the ordinary through the use of light and color. You will work on techniques to improve composition, light,
shadow, color, contrast and depth.
The first 2 days will be plein air. There will be a demonstrating each morning. She will show you how to capture
the landscape quickly without sacrificing color and mood. Things to think about when you pick a location and
how to photography that location for later use. She will go around and help each student.
The third day you will finish the paintings started plein air in the studio. Brenda will answer questions and give
individual help. She will also share some of her studio techniques. There will be a final critique.
All levels welcome. Come spend 3 days painting and enjoy a relaxing fun time !!!
Brenda is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, and has her Master Circle with IAPS. She was Exhibition
Chairperson for IAPS from 2006-2009 and also recieved the Golden Mentor Award. She is a member of the Salmagundi
Club
NY, GLPS, SFPS, and PSA. She has taught nationally and
internationally and has the ability to work in all different
subject
matter. Her work has been featured in many artists' publications
and books: "My Friends Todays's Working Masters",
"Best of Pastel America", "Best of Pastel Worldwide". www.brendamattson@msn.com
Supplies needed:
I
can supply you with any of the Richeson and Unison products you may
need. Just e-mail me for prices. I can bring them with me
or have them shipped to your home before the workshop. E-mail is
brendamattson@msn.com Phone is (231) 798-4535
A set
of SOFT PASTEL STICKS as large as the student is able to acquire. (No
Oil Pastels). Unison brand is my favorite. They have 1/2 stick
sets that are wonderful for plein air. Jack Richeson Co., Inc has a
soft pastel that is also good and less expense. They too come in
1/2 sticks. It must be emphasized that the more Pastel sticks you
have the better your results will be. Sets of less than 48 sticks will
not be adequate. If the workshop site has space limitations, there may
not be room to spread out your entire collection if you have an
extensive assortment, but you can keep them stacked nearby for use as
needed when we work inside.
A set of Richeson brand SEMI-
HARD PASTEL STICKS. As large as the student is able to acquire.
It is possible to both draw and do some finished work with semi hard
pastels. They are very reasonable priced.
An assortment
of PASTEL PENCILS. CARB-OTHELLO, CONTE', etc. A few light, middle and
dark tones. A General White charcoal pencil and a #6B General charcoal
pencil.
Several sheets of RICHESON PASTEL PAPER in white
or color. At least one sheet of white. If you have a
favorite paper you may bring it.You need to be able to do a wash on it.
I will have 11" X 14" packages of white, and assorted. 12 sheet
to a package for $22.00. Also bring Glassine or freezer paper to
put your paintings in to take home. A BOTTLE of ISOPROPYL RUBBING
ALCOHOL. . I will be demonstrating the technique of using and toning
these papers. Several different-size OLD bristle brushes. Plastic cup
to put the alcohol in. Plastic bag to put your trash in.
BACKBOARDS on which to mount your pastel paper at the easel. Masonite, plywood, etc. (1/8" to 1/4"). Cardboard will not
be sturdy enough. Cut it to the same size (or slightly larger) as the size of paper you intend to work on.
At
least 4 accountant's LEDGER CLIPS or bulldog clips. Available in art
and office supply stores. We will use these to attachour paper to the
backing boards.
A can of spray workable FIXATIVE Krylon has come out with a new one call Gallery Fixatif. It is wonderful!!!
A kneaded eraser, , a roll of paper towels or old cloths and wet wipes. A ruler.
A portable EASEL that tilts forward if possable. A stool or other small chair, if you want to work sitting.
A small, portable table or similar support on which to display your pastels and other supplies for use at your easel. A 20" x
30" sheet of plywood on top of a TV tray is effective. (Some discount stores offer good, lightweight portable tables at a
reasonable cost.) Some tables may be available at the workshop site. Contact the workshop site to inquire.
A BIG SMILE! and the desire to learn new things.
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www.brendamattson.com
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