Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: A 2-day Pastel Workshop

Take your artwork to the next level. Join award-winning artist Susan Kuznitsky for this 2-day workshop No matter the season or the subject, it is the light that draws us in. We strive to ‘capture the light’ in our paintings. But as important as it is to have colorful lights it is just as important to have colorful darks. The focus in this workshop will be the concept of using different colors in the same values to add excitement to your paintings. Whether you are a landscape painter or figurative painter you will benefit from this highly popular workshop. We will be focusing on different aspects of color as well as different approaches to the underpainting. Susan will demonstrate each morning. In the afternoon you have the option to paint along from the same image or work from your own reference. There will be time for personal and constructive feedback during the workshop. This class is appropriate for all levels of skill. Each day will begin with demo followed by a Power Point Presentation covering the following topics such as: Color and Relativity – how color is influenced by the color around it. Painting ‘white’ – how to create colorful whites in your paintings. High Chroma – how to use the power of strong color without over doing it. More things to be covered: The power of the underpainting Working from photos – what to leave in and what to leave out. Drawing tips – line, rhythm, negative shapes Lost and found edges. Color and value Mark making Organizing your pastels – in studio and plein air