Two day workshop | The basics of Plein Air painting -May
Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th
Class level: Basic to intermediate
This 2-day workshop will cover the basics of Plein Air painting. Join Mary Hertler Tallman, GLPS, PSA to broaden your art skills with 10 steps for successful landscapes. Over 2-days, we will be working together to broaden your painting skills and empower your artistic voice. Topics will include: How to compose & design your painting; Working with shapes; Values & Edges; Color; Mark making; Editing and simplifying; and Interpreting the scene to create an emotional response. (You can choose a different medium but the class will be taught in pastel)
During this workshop, we will have live demos, one or two per day, followed by plenty of painting time and individual attention at the easel. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a better understanding of painting techniques and how to create a successful painting that tells a story and evokes an emotional response in the viewer. 7:30am to 3:30pm. Pack a sack lunch and wear a hat for the sun and dress in layers.
Supply List suggestions:
(you can bring a different medium but the class will be taught in pastel)
Soft Pastel – Suggested Rembrandt “Landscape” color set or any pastels you have on hand
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UArt Premium Sanded Pastel Paper will be provided courtesy of UArt.
Students should have an additional 4-6 sheets of paper
Small sketch book or sketch pad approx. 5” x 7”
Soft graphite pencil for sketching.
Viewing card (small cardboard or mat board with 4” x 6” opening for viewing your subject).
Pastel or watercolor pencil for making drawing on the sanded pastel paper.
Lightweight / portable easel
OPTIONAL: Shade Buddy plein air umbrella and latex gloves
Mary Hertler Tallman’s works in pastel are created as the 19th century French Impressionist painters first described “en plein air”. Her formal training includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts from Spring Arbor University. Her award-winning works have earned her “Signature Status” in the Great Lakes Pastel Society, as well as “Signature Member” status in the Pastel Society of America. In 2024 as well as 2023, her work has been recognized by the prestigious Pastel Journal Magazine’s “Annual Pastel 100 Competition” where over 2,000 artists competed internationally to be included in the top 100. Additionally in 2023 she was awarded “Best in Show”, “Second Place” and “Purchase Award” at the 2023 “Sylvania Plein Air Festival”; “Second Place – Small Wonders” at the nationally acclaimed “Paint Grand Traverse 2023”. Her accolades also include: “Ampersand Art Supply Award” from the Chicago Pastel Society 2023 Ninth Biennial National Juried Exhibition; “Best in Show” at the Clinton County statewide plein air event, and “Second Place”, “Merit Award” and “Honorable Mention” at the “2023 Paint Tawas