Landscape Painting in Soft Pastels | Jeanne Cotter
About this class
This two-day workshop is especially designed for the adult beginner or intermediate who wants to learn more about painting landscapes with pastels. The class will include charcoal drawing, tonal studies, mark-making and colour selection based on the provided reference image and we will paint together in a fully tutored step-by-step process. At the end of the workshop you’ll have one completed Landscape painting to take home.
What will I learn?
Learn how to use tone and colour with pastels, discover the diversity of drawing and painting with the same medium, see how different strokes can create varied textures and learn about the layering process. This workshop is fully tutored and guided with Jeanne Cotter; it’s fun, educational, satisfying and a wonderful way to tap into your art in a safe and peaceful environment. Find out how to use soft pastels to paint clouds, sky, mountains, hills and grass.
Who is the Workshop suitable for?
Beginners and those who want to learn more about painting landscapes with soft pastels.
What do I need to bring?
Bienarté can supply you the studio use of all materials for only $30. Pay on the day. See the link at the bottom. This contains everything you’ll need for this 2-day workshop.
If you prefer to bring your own materials, please view the Materials List below to ensure you bring all the necessary material with you.
What is Provided?
There is the option to rent all materials from the studio for only $30 (pay on the day) - this is everything you will need!
Alternately, click on the “Jeanne Cotter Soft Pastel Landscape Kit” below to purchase.
• tea and coffee (please bring your own mug)
• a friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• connection to the Bienarte art community
Who is Jeanne Cotter?
Jeanne has been painting with soft pastels for around 15 years. She’s traveled to Italy on two art tours and currently teaches weekly classes for adults. Her classes were held in her home studio in Brisbane but when COVID arrived, Jeanne adapted by running her classes online and now has a regular attendance of students from all over the world.
Jeanne has won art competitions and is a competent soft pastel artist, and according to her students, she is a ‘brilliant’ teacher!
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.