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Austin Pastel Society

Instructor Blog (Public)

APS members who are instructors will post their listings for upcoming classes or workshops here.

  • Passion for Pastels: Beginning Classes

    27-Sep-10 21:12 | S'zanne Reynolds (administrator)
    1306 Passion for Pastels
    AMOA Art School Faculty:
    S'zanne Reynolds, APS member

    Pastel is one of the easiest color media and offers quick access to many advanced subject matters.
    In this beginning class, you'll be painting from master paintings, photos and still life. Gain inspiration from the Impressionists as we follow their journey of understanding color's relationship to light.

    Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon,
    Sept. 27-Oct 18
    (There are four classes which run
    3 hours long, each.)
    Location: The Laguna Gloria Art School

    Click here for registration info
    Faculty Bio/Info: studiozanne.com

    Shown above:     Variation     No. 2, 12x9" pastel,
    by S'zanne Reynolds
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  • Cordovan Fine Art School offers Classes at Jerry's Artarama taught by D.K. Richardson

    09-Sep-10 19:08 | Debra Richardson

    D.K. Richardson will be teaching classes for Cordovan School of the Arts at the Jerry's Artarama Store beginning September 15th.

    The owners of Cordovan pride themselves in their outstanding Instructors and Program Offerings.

    Instructors' works can be viewed in the store along with detailed information in a binder at the checkout counter.

    Check out the new line up of classes at CordovanArtSchool.com/jerrysaustin

    Hurry to register NOW! Classes start next week!

    Richardson teaches Adult Pastel on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm and Saturdays - Adult Watercolor from1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Wednesday afternoons she will be teaching Drawing 101 to children.

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  • Pastel workshop and others with Rae Andrews

    11-Aug-10 08:55 | Rae Andrews (administrator)
     
    Hello everyone, First of all I apologize if you get this more than once, or in error, please delete and I am sorry for the inconvenience.
     
     Well I am finally getting my calendar organized for workshops. So mark your own calendars and do try and come along..
     
    These will be one day workshops taught in my studio overlooking Lake Travis.
    The cost is $65 for the day not including materials.
    The day begins 9.30am (with a quick demo from Rae) and will end at 4.30pm with a critique session.
    Lunch will be from 12pm to 12.30pm.
    Please bring your own lunch.
     
    Tea and coffee and cookies will be available all day.
     
    If you are interested in any of the workshops below, please contact me (Rae) at :
     
    or 512 2660833
     
    to reserve your place followed by a $65 check sent to:
     
    Rae Andrews
    3901  Culebra Circle
    Austin, Texas
    78734
     Rae will then send you the materials list..
     
    Okay, now onto the workshops..
    First up, is a watercolor workshop on August  19th.
    In this fun workshop you will learn a loose and spontaneous watercolor technique .
     
    Flowers, still life, figures, shells, underwater marine life could all be subjects suited to this technique. You will work from photographs.
     
     
    Rae will show you how she divides her backgrounds and plays with shapes and geometry  enveloping and complimenting the subject to achieve a balanced realistic/abstraction result.
    It's a lot of fun, and the student will learn about design as well as technique.
     ......................................................................................................................
     
    Workshop 2..August 21st .. please see general details on times etc as  for the above workshop.
    Cost $65 for the day now including materials.
     
     This is a Pastel Workshop, using pastels in a less formal way, with ribbons of color as a backdrop, into and over which, the subject is developed.
     
     
     
    The substrate will be velour paper (purchased at Asels Art Supplies, a captivating surface for the pastelist.
     
    The subject for this one could be anything the student desires, still life, figurative, cityscape, trees, even landscape to name a few.
     
    Don't be shy with this one, this is a wonderfully freeing technique for those pastel artists stuck in a rut.
     
    More workshops for the next few months will follow.
    I would love to see you soon,
    Happy painting everyone
    Rae
     
     
     
     
     
    Please visit my website and blog

    www.yessy.com/raeandrews


    raeandrewsgallery.blogspot.com
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  • Learn to Paint Compelling Portraits - Libby Peters, PSA

    23-Feb-10 14:06 | Libby Peters (administrator)
    Learn to paint compelling portraits using tools and methods that anyone can master! Demonstrations and personal instruction in pastel and oil for all levels from the basic fundamentals of materials, drawing skills and color theory through model, lighting and composition considerations then moving on to advanced use of edge, value, texture and temperature contrasts to move your art to the next level.
    You can do it!

    Visit www.libbypeters.com for more information.

    March 26-28, 2010

    To register visit www.windbergartcenter.com  or call 512-868-8183
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  • Pastel Classes and Fearless Creativity Workshop by S'zanne Reynolds

    11-Feb-10 08:59 | S'zanne Reynolds (administrator)
    "I've taken several classes before
    but S'zanne brings new info and insights.
    I'll take this very same course again."
    --Lizette, student

    PASSION FOR PASTELS-1306
    Adult Class, 4 sessions, Beginners to intermediate
    Tuesdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Feb. 16 - March 9, 2010

    "Excellent! Information that I could not
    get anywhere else!"     --Neena, student
    .............

    EXQUISITE PASTELS    -1311
    Adult Class, 6 sessions, All Levels
    Tuesdays, 1 p.m.  - 4 p.m.
    March 23-April 27, 2010

    "I learned a lot...I will repeat the class
    without hesitation!"     --Robert
    .............

    FEARLESS CREATIVITY     -2198
    (also called, Painting: Loosening Up)
    Adult Class, 4 sessions, All Levels
    (Any paint media or pastels, or mixed media)
    Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    March 23 - April 13, 2010

    Explore the challenges of painting regularly,
    indoors and out. Practice exercises that add
    mileage to the painting experience and bring
    maturity to any artist's medium. Learn to
    loosen-up and really play energetically to
    revitalize your paintings, develop new work
    habits and add to your skill-set.
    .............

    "Great stimulation, ideas, challenges--
    good for my brain and very satisfying, thanks!"
    --Susan, student

    CLASSES ARE HELD AT LAGUNA GLORIA

    To register, or for more info, see:
    http://theartschool.amoa.org/
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  • Painting Analysis: Art Instruction for the Working Professional by D.K. Richardson

    09-Feb-10 14:20 | Debra Richardson

    Art Instruction for the Working Professional

     

    One of my students was struggling to carve out time for class, so the studio time evolved into a “Painting Analysis” session. We have both found this to be a great alternative. Not everyone has the time to take studio instruction twice a week, so I wanted to offer an alternative.

     

    Painting Analysis

    How it works:

    •         Artist brings work in progress to my studio once a week.

    •         We review the piece together for strength and weakness.

    •         Artist makes a list of additions or corrections to be made.

    •         Corrections are made in artist’s studio on their time.

    •        Artist returns for further analysis until satisfied with the results.

    Price per one hour session $45.00

    Pay for 6 Sessions and receive a $20.00 discount.

    Call Debra Richardson at 830-928-3393 to schedule a Painting Analysis session.

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  • Jeannette Cuevas Workshop

    09-Jan-10 11:54 | Jo Castillo (administrator)
    Greetings!
     
    The Texas Pastel Society February meeting will take place on Saturday, February 6th. at 10 a.m.  Jeannette Cuevas will demo a still life and she will give a mini-workshop in the afternoon, 12:30-3:30.
     
      Jeannette was the Best of Show winner last year!  You can see her winning entry at www.texaspastelsociety.com under Shows. Lorenzo Chavez was our Juror.
     
    Meeting/workshop will take place at the New Braunfels Art League Studio, 239 W. San Antonio, New Braunfels, Tx.
     
    Workshop fee:
    Members-$35(includes meeting fee)
    Non-members-$50(includes meeting fee)
    Meeting only fee for non-participants-$5
    Minimum of 10
     
    Please sign up in advance with Mary and mail your workshop fee made out to Texas Pastel Society, P.O.Box 37066, San Antonio, Tx. 78237-9998.
     
    Best regards,
    Mary Lopez
    President
    210-435-8036
     
     
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  • 2010 Can Be Your Best Artistic Year Ever!

    04-Jan-10 13:30 | Debra Richardson

    Step out - Make a commitment to grow.

    How many times have you stopped working on a painting - said you were finished, and were disappointed because you didn't get the result you were hoping for?

    Build your confience and technical ability to produce the quality of work you really want.

    Many of my students tell me that they were very nervous about starting classes. Here is what one student had to say:

    “...I have always appreciated art and had a desire to take a class, but I was always too scared—what if I couldn’t draw? What if I didn’t understand the instructions? What if the instructor was critical and impatient?

    As Debra’s student, I had no need to worry. She taught me so much about art as well as how to relax and enjoy the process. Her patience, clear instruction, encouragement, and sweet personality made it possible for me to accomplish more than I ever expected as a beginner...”  -   E. Anton

    Instruction is available for portraits and still life in pastel, watercolor, and oil.

    Evening and day classes are now available.

    Start Now - D.K. Richardson - Cell Ph: 830-928-3393

    Click here for a list of available times and pricing.

    Click here for Student Testimonials.

    Make 2010 the Best Year Ever!

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  • Pastel Over Watercolor Energy and Light - Instruction by Jeannette Cuevas

    03-Nov-09 13:58 | Jeannette Cuevas
    If you have thought about taking one last mini vacation before the end of the year, please consider joining me for my upcoming Pastel Workshop, Tuesday - Thursday, November 3, 4, & 5, 2009 at the Rockport Center for the Arts in Rockport, Texas. The cost is $250 for members and $280 for non members.

    During this 3 day class you will learn how to use watercolor to create an underpainting of color that will ultimately peek through the upper layers of pastel to create painting effects that glow, that are full of energy and sparkle with light.

    This workshop has quickly become one of my very favorite ones to teach due to the fact that it is in such a beautiful location. However, the class is quickly approaching so if you are interested in participating, don’t delay in signing up. There are still a few openings availble.

    For more information please contact The Rockport Center for the Arts at 361-729-5519.
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  • Add Power to Your Pastel Paintings - Instruction by D.K. Richardson

    25-Oct-09 10:56 | Debra Richardson

    Does your work seem flat and one-dimentional? Do you struggle with getting the illusion of space or depth in your work?  These are techniques or "tools" I teach in my classes that work for both representational and abstract art.

    I take students on an on going basis. Call 512-443-6648

     

    My Students and Their Work - this webpage shows works my students have completed under my instruction.

     

    D.K. Debra Richardson

    512-443-6648

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