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 Weekend Workshop 

12/9/2013

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I haven't attended very many workshops over the years - not because I don't want to - but because of our crazy busy life! This past weekend I was delighted to take a break from parenting, cleaning, working, baking - you know - the usual stuff and "soak in" the teaching of someone else. 

If you are looking to learn something new, The Paint Spot is always offering great workshops. That's where I went to enjoy a Soft Pastel Landscape Workshop with well known Edmonton artist David Shkolny. It was geared to the beginner/intermediate pastel artists - but I certainly walked away learning a few tricks and techniques. 


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David brought a painting that we would be looking at as reference and it's corresponding photo. A snowy field with large bales - sooo rural Alberta!

I should have asked about his pastel box... isn't it nice?! 

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We used brown Canson Mi Teintes. I haven't painted on that paper in quite awhile - it was a fun change.

He started with the sky after drawing out the main points. 

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As expected, the group of artists that came to learn new techniques were a lovely bunch of people! 



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Carefully working his way down the paper, David gave tips on mark making, blending, and value. 



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Look at that - he makes it look so easy! 

It's really nice to meet another artist who appreciates the vibrant colour, and tactile quality of pastel. For more of David's work, check out his website here.

If I could encourage you to do anything today, it would be to get in touch with your creative self - sign up for a workshop, or just get together with a friend to create together - it's most enjoyable.  Happy Painting! 






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