Intro to Pastel

In this beginner class for adults, local artist Neal Allen will cover basic color theory, value and mark-making with pastels. Students will complete two studies: one will cover the cross-hatched/unblended technique and the second will cover a blended style. Neal is a fantastic teacher for those just beginning or those wishing to continue experimenting with pastels!

About the Teacher: ​

I have always loved to draw, but as a public school music teacher, my outlet for art was primarily bulletin boards until about twenty-two years ago.  I had been using chalks to make posters for my then five-year-old son, when I signed up for a summer adult-education course.  My instructor told me that if I was really interested in painting in pastels, I should learn how to draw!

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I have since taken evening classes in drawing, painting, figure drawing and landscape painting at Munson Williams Proctor Institute, and have…