Painting From Life Workshop with Louise Pond

“The act of painting outdoors is like a dance to the tempo of the evolving day, following the lead of the wind, impelled by the measured meter of shadows moving in their eternal celestial rhythms.” – Louisa McElwain

This one day workshop will be a fast paced exploration of painting en Plein Air, making marks, eliminating the unnecessary, telling the most with the least amount of details, all wrapped up with perfect values and a rousing composition and exciting chroma.

*All painting mediums welcomed; pastel preferred.

*Louise’s (approx. 4) favorite pastels and paper provided for exploration.

*Wet medium students must have a basic concept of color mixing.

*Please note, this class will be held outdoors. Dress accordingly with layers, hat, etc.

Morning coffee & lunch provided with workshop.

Please phone the Gallery to register: #231 264 0123

SUPPLY LIST:

If using pastels, the more the better. Louise purchases pastels through Dick Blick, (Rembrandt 90 half sticks, suggested) and Terry Ludwig’s Best Loved Basic set of 14.

A la carte darks in green, purples & reds in Sennelier.

All students, regardless of medium used, should have a sketchbook & pencils.

• Sturdy, plein air easel
• Kneaded eraser
• Masking Tape
• Baby Wipes
• Masonite board- purchase at Lowe’s or Home Depot approximately 18×18 (they’ll cut for you)
• Used toothbrush
• Small plastic folding table (if you do not have, the gallery can provide)
• Apron or paint shirt
• Hat & sunscreen