In this one-day workshop, we will focus on strengthening the design of a painting,
actively considering the ways in which the visual elements of a scene can be arranged
to make the final image both interesting and compelling. We will discuss various
compositional approaches and “rules,” thinking about how to create a center of interest
and lead a viewer’s eye through a painting. In the morning, you will create a number of
small studies, all from the same photo reference, exploring distinct compositional
schemes. In the afternoon, you will create a larger piece, using the scheme you find
most appealing—there are no wrong choices! All students will have personalized
feedback and guidance. This class is appropriate for all levels. While the instructor
works in pastel, students in this class are welcome to work in any medium. A materials
list will be provided in advance.
About the Instructor: Heather Quay
“My goal is to have my paintings capture the feeling of a particular time and place. I have always been fascinated by the way that painters portray the quality and temperature of light. As a pastel painter, I continue to be drawn to scenes where the light is the central character. Whatever I am painting – from landscapes, both natural and manmade, to figures, animals, and portraits – I’m always striving to render the light I see onto the surface of my artwork.”
Heather’s work has been included in juried exhibits across New England and online, and has won a number of awards. She is an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America, and a Signature Member of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, the Connecticut Pastel Society and the Maryland Pastel Society. She is also a member of the North River Arts Association, the Central Massachusetts Pastel Society, the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Lyme Art Association. Heather is a Featured Artist on the Artsy Shark website. More about Heather and her work can be found at www.heatherquay.com
Materials list:
Coming soon!
