Floral Still Life in Pastel with Jane McGraw, PSA
Two-Day Workshop: POSTPONED
A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ON THE PAINTING OF FLORAL/STILL LIFE USING THE VIVID COLOR AND FLEXIBILITY OF THE PASTEL.
An introductory demonstration will explore the use of underpaintings and how they contribute to more expressive paintings Emphasis will be on simplifying forms, depth of space, line quality, composition and color value. During the workshop students will explore using color and design in a new and different way. Explore the secrets of the still life by seeing not only the forms, values, and edges but also the movement and atmosphere surrounding the still life pieces.
This workshop provides an understanding of the concepts and techniques of pastel painting. Artists of all levels of painting abilities are welcome.
Day One: Beginning the Painting
A demonstration will illustrate and discuss firstly, design choices in the selection and placement of the still life objects. Afterward, color choices will be explored in preparation of the painting by the use of underpainting techniques.
Students will have the opportunity to apply these principles by completing a study of a still life using reference material that will be supplied to them before working from life.
Day Two:
A morning demo will illustrate the implementation of pastel painting principles to capture the beauty of the still life. Using effective pastel strokes and blending or not blending to create and maintain fresh paint quality will also be discussed. Students will work from live setups to create their own individual interpretation and depiction of the floral still life.
Jane McGraw began drawing as a youth in Scotland. She received her masters degree and teaching degrees in New York and studied at the Art Students League of New York with such renowned artists as Richard Pionk, Frank Mason and Harvey Dinnerstein.
A former university instructor and administrator and founder of both the Art Circle and the Muttontown School of Fine Arts at the Chelsea Center, Ms McGraw’s current artistic attentions are solely directed to painting and teaching.
Ms McGraw’s recent commissions include portraits of children in Virginia, Maryland and New York. Recent exhibitions of both pastel and oil paintings have been viewed at the Salmagundi Club and National Arts Club in New York City as well as Long Island venues including the Barnes Gallery, the Huntington Art Center and the Long Island University at C.W. Post in Long Island. Recent acquisitions include Bank of America and the United States Department of Commerce.
She is a life member of the Art Students League of New York and a juried member of many organizations including the Oil Painters of America, The American Society of Marine Painters, the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, the Hudson Valley Art Association and the Audubon Artists.
FOR THIS WORKSHOP: Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition. Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.