Learn to paint figures in an everyday environment using color and light to organize space and tell a story.
In recent years, Sally has been borrowing and building on classical art principles, painting contemporary views of her personal world. Benchmarks for her are clear shapes and color harmonies. In this class, the emphasis will include composition, exploring light effects and manipulating value key ranges for mood. Demos will be in pastel, but they will not be our primary focus. The class is open to all painting media.
- Learn to capture the light with color on boldly designed figure compositions.
- Learn to distinguish between compositions that work and those that are less effective.
- Learn to see the big picture by painting shape relationships instead of details.
About Sally Strand
A native of Colorado now residing in California, Strand has been exhibiting professionally as an artist for close to 40 years. Strand was inducted into the Hall of Fame, the highest commendation of the Pastel Society of America, New York. She was honored with the Eminent Pastelist Award and designation, the highest commendation of the International Association of Pastel Societies.
She is the recipient of numerous top awards, including the PSA Master Pastelist distinction and the IAPS Master Circle Medal. Her solo exhibitions in galleries and museums include a one-person retrospective of pastel and oil paintings at the Bakersfield Museum of Art in California.
Widely published in books and magazines internationally, her work is also represented in many private, corporate and museum collections including the Butler Institute of American Art. Strand studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, the Art Students League and National Academy of Design in New York. She holds a BFA degree from the University of Denver and an MFA from Laguna College of Art and Design. Strand teaches workshops and master classes internationally.
Rates & Enrollment
Day Student Tuition: $1,096.00 + $50.00 model fee
Full 5-Day Package*: $2,607.14-$2,828.10 + $50.00 model fee
*5-Day Workshop Package includes: Tuition for 5 full class days, 6 nights of dinner, lodging, breakfast, daily cookie and fruit breaks, unlimited coffee and tea, and welcoming wine and cheese reception. Your choice between a room to yourself (single occupancy) or bring a friend and split a room (double occupancy).
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