Workshop – Lisa Ober – Try Pastel — Stick It to Drying Time
Try Pastel — Stick It to Drying Time
Lisa Ober, Instructor
Curious, impatient, or looking to add to your skillset? Whether you are crunched for time or want to branch out, Lisa invites you to a lively four-hour introduction to pastel during which she will guide painters through everything they need to confidently add pastel to their plein air toolkit.
We’ll start with essential pastel vocabulary, then explore major brands and their unique qualities. You’ll learn about surfaces and papers, useful underpainting techniques, and a variety of blending options and mark-making approaches. Lisa will then share her step-by-step method for pastel painting, followed by a look at helpful supplies and best practices for working efficiently in the field. She’ll also cover easy storage solutions for traveling, practical tips and tricks, pastel care, and framing considerations so your finished work is ready to show and sell.
Artists will also have the opportunity to create a pastel painting to experiment with techniques and materials. Please bring any pastels you own and Lisa will also have a variety of brands available for you to try. This workshop is perfect for oil, acrylic, and watercolor painters who are curious about a fast, versatile, and beautifully immediate medium gaining fast popularity and prestige.
SUPPLIES TO BRING
- Easel
- Rigid backing board, 11 X 14 or larger
- White Artist Tape, 1/2” or wider
- Charged Tablet, phone, or photo print with your reference image
- Any soft pastels you own (Lisa has some to share), broken pieces are great
- 6-10 latex gloves, one size smaller than you think you would wear so they fit snuggly on your fingertips. If you are allergic, nitrile is okay.
PROVIDED SUPPLIES
- Professional pastel paper
- Pastel brands to try
- Pastel tools to borrow during class
- Baby wipes
If you have any questions about what supplies to bring please contact Lisa. Text is fastest!
636-443-3266 (okay to text)
Time: 8am to 12noon
Location: Provided to Students Only
Artists Signed up are:
- Berkbiglet, Debbie
- McCarty, Derek
