Pastel Workshop at the RBWBPAC!

This past Saturday, I was invited to present a second pastel workshop in Azilda, for members of the local art club but this time instead of using sandpaper, we used suede and velour as supports.

Our choice of subject matter included various floral scenes as well as a rabbit to practice drawing fur. The participants were delighted at the wide array of color choice for both the suede and velour  papers and it was fun experimenting with them.

 

The next pastel workshop will take place in Corbeil, ON. sometime in  April 2013. Please contact the artist for more information.

Soft Pastel on Sandpaper Workshop

Last weekend, I presented a 2-day workshop for members of the Rayside Balfour Whitewater Lake Brush and Palette Art Club. During the workshop, I demonstrated the techniques that I use for creating my pastel portraits with sandpaper as the support. Judging from their facial expression, I presume they were quite happy with their results.

 I was told that the participants enjoyed themselves so much that they requested I return early next year to teach them how to work pastel on suede and velour papers! I am delighted that my workshops encourage other artists to give pastel a try.... and it seems I have many of them hooked on the medium and thirsty to learn more about this versatile and enduring medium.

Keep on Painting!

Colette