SELF STUDY COURSES.
Steps From The Easel
Do you want to keep learning and continue to enjoy the wonderful Pastel Medium?
This is an opportunity to set your own study pace in the time that suits your lifestyle.
You can benefit from lessons that cover topics that have been offered in studio time by Lyn. As she shares her years of experience, tips and processes, including things to avoid, you will have a 'front row view' in video of each activity and painting as Lyn shares her steps to painting straight from her easel.
These courses each have a theme. They are stand alone courses but of course each one will add to the understanding of the painting process of our wonderful pastels. They explore differing subjects, land and seascapes under differing skylights both inland and coastal. This is an opportunity to paint in your own time, no matter where you live. The lessons are all direct videos made by Lyn and she shares and guides you with the methods she has found to work so well during her 30 + years with soft pastel.
These lessons differ from Zoom lessons as there are no painting assessments. Self Study Courses are either single subjects, short or longer topic series Clouds -6 lessons Salt Water 1 - 4 lessons Dark Water in the High Country - single subject with 2x bonus lessons. Sunlit Shallows - single subject with extra mini session. Students have private access 24-7 for 12 months so can work at their own pace. Further classes are being added regularly.
If you need a good starter set of soft pastels this set of 40 half sticks by Art Spectrum is very useful. They are available from good art supply shops including www.softpastel.com.au
There are many beautiful brands of pastels ranging from slightly hard to super soft. Ideally the mid-range is easier and most flexible to start your pastel journey. Until you start to become familiar with this beautiful, 'hands on' medium I recommend nothing less than 40 sticks and it is essential to own the middle, dark and light tonal value in each colour (hue). As you learn more about your subject preferences and how the pigment works together with the paper you may wish to extend your range to suit your personal needs. A word of note - quality pigments and sticks do give a highly satisfying painting experience. If in doubt, feel free to ask.
Pastel paper must have a surface to grip the pigment. Larger sheets may be cut into smaller sizes or purchased in pads of warm or cool colours of A3 or A4 size. Sanded papers have more 'tooth' to grip the pigment and are lovely to work with. To start I prefer a mid toned warm colour eg rose grey or sand or a warm elephant or aubergine colouring. Different countries and brands offer a wide variety of choice.
You will also need a stick of fine charcoal to draw your image and a backing board to support your pastel paper.
TUESDAY STUDIO CLASS
77A Barkly St Mornington Victoria. next class available February 3 to March 24 - 8 weeks
-STUDIO:- Mornington - Private Studio - Morning 10am - 12.30pm Lyn will illustrate method, and more importantly, the reason or steps involved for each weeks painting concept. experimentation is eye-opening! Lyn follows your painting's progress and is there to discuss any issues that you encounter and/or offer individual assessment along the way and at the lesson's end.
-STUDIO:- Mornington - Private Studio Afternoon 1pm - 3.15pm The afternoon session is directed to the students own painting completion, be it a continuation of the Morning's theme or individual artwork inspired by the term theme. Pastel is the primary focus in this class but similar colour process and layering concepts can also apply to oil or acrylic.
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Numbers are limited to 7 students. Tea/coffee provided.
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Studio Class Enquiries-
It is essential to ring or email Lyn to, enquire about lessons, confirm your place or how to make payment.
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please note send booking request or enquiries to
artwithlyn@gmail.com
This email is only used for her students
All other enquiries to lynm@mellady.com
People who attend, will be receiving highly acclaimed professional tuition from an artist who has mastered her medium, loves to paint and will share that joy with you.