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Pastels with Emily Christoff Flowers – Session 2
September 9, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Session Two: Drawing with pastel over a watercolor painting:
Emily will show students how to create a simple watercolor painting using basic watercolor techniques. Pastel will be applied over the painting to create a highly textured finished drawing. Students will use their own photo or the instructor can send her photo and students can draw along with her to complete their work of art.
September 9- Class 3: Students will also learn about color in addition to the session focus.
September 23- Class 4: Students will also learn about texture and mark-making in addition to the session focus.
Basic Materials list for all 8 classes. Additional supplies for specific classes are required.
● White foam board cut to 11 x 14”” or larger
- Purchase at the dollar store or Walmart
- This can be reused for each class.
● Soft pastel, set of 15 assorted colors, half sticks.
- Use your own soft pastels or purchase at DickBlick.com for $24.95 https://www.dickblick.com/items/21948-1209/
● Hard pastels, Set of 12 assorted colors
- Prismacolor Nupastel, set of 12 or larger, $12.90
- Use your own hard pastels or order from Dickblick https://www.dickblick.com/items/20034-1209/
● Krylon workable fixative. Michaels or dickblick.com $6.27 https://www.dickblick.com/products/krylon-workable-mattefixatif/
● Kneaded eraser
● 2b charcoal pencil
● Carbon paper. Staples or Office Max
Materials list for 9/6 & 9/23 sessions in addition to the standard list above:
● One sheet of watercolor paper 140 lb. or thicker
Instructor is working in 11 x 14” but students may work in any size that you prefer. Students will use their own paper or purchase at dickblick.com for $6.94, https://www.dickblick.com/items/10148-1005/
● Watercolor paints
Students will use your their own watercolor paints and brushes or purchase a beginners set at any art store, or purchase at Dickblick.com for $4.97 (includes a brush) https://www.dickblick.com/items/00309-1109/
● Hair dryer
● Rubbing alcohol
Activities at Arts on Main are partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
