Autumn in Vermont-Pastels in Plein Air with Susan Ogilvie

This workshop is for the pastel painter who has some experience with the medium, and is interested in developing a stronger commitment to composition and content in their paintings. The class will consist of both indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting). Students will create field studies each day, and we will use the studio for review, analysis, and resolution of field work. Topics will include- composing, not just copying, concise field studies—simplified and dynamic, developing field reference for studio painting, and color as narrative—looking beyond local color. Susan will provide demos to clarify each day’s topic, assist students individually while working, and conduct group critiques during the workshop. Minimum 10/Maximum 18 students.  Download a materials list HERE.

Susan Ogilvie has received numerous national awards, holds signature status with the Pastel Society of America in New York, and maintains a busy studio schedule. She is a respected juror, accomplished painting instructor, and popular guest speaker. Susan’s paintings are held nationally in many corporate and private collections, and published in The Best of Pastel, The Best of Drawing, and Pure Color: The Best of Pastel. Her work has also been featured in Southwest Art, The Artist’s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, and International Artists. Susan juried the "Landscapes and Interiors" category for The Pastel Journal’s 9th Annual "Pastel 100 Competition." Gifted with a spirited and motivational teaching style, Susan conducts several comprehensive pastel workshops each year.   www.susanogilvie.com

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