Sunday, March 29, 2009

Plein Air Painting - Capturing History


This wonderful Victorian farmhouse painting was begun in mid October 08. I put the finishing touches on it a few weeks ago and hung it in my studio. I found that already the house is gone and a grocery store & parking lot is being erected on what was once a pristine agricultural site here in the Monadnock Region of NH. Certainly brings back Joni Mitchell's poignant "Paved Paradise" in full volume for me.
It is an opportunity not to miss, painting en plein air, for progress disrupts the locale in a short time. I am certainly glad this painting will be a reminder of this recent change in landscape close to me.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

SPRING INTO COLOR CLASSES to Begin!




SPRING INTO COLOR!

This its the time of year that stirs color in the soul!
Share the excitement of Spring colors to come.
Pastel Classes for beginning and intermediate pastelists.


Tuesdays 10:30 AM - 12:30 Pm in Jaffrey, NH at the Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main ST.

Come paint pastel using the vibrance of the broken color technique.
Class is optimal for experienced pastelist's, hobbyists are very welcome.

Feel free to bring a snack with you.

Our Paintings will be created in layers on a textured surface which
allows wonderful manipulation of the pastel medium .
A watercolor or pastel under-painting will be applied and pastel
worked on top. Students will be provided with reference photographs
to work from (our bring your own), Art will be created on 9 x12 or 11
x 14 inch Wallis or Art Spectrum boards.

Students will experience using a variety of pastel techniques
including: under painting, color techniques, layering of hard & soft
pastels. Previous introduction to pastels and some drawing knowledge
is helpful.


Fee for all 6 classes ( 12 hrs) $85.00

A complete supply list is available by emailing me at: adrakiotes@webryders.net

Registered Students will receive a 10% discount at The Color Shop & More in Wilton, NH. Supplies can also be purchased in Jaffrey at Roy's on Main St. ( closed Weds.).

To register please call Dion at JCC (603) 532-6527.