“Achieving the Impression of Light in Your Soft Pastel Paintings” with Jeanette Stutzmann
June 21 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
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In this 2-day workshop, students will study and practice the following concepts and techniques:
- Relationship of light to color; the visible spectrum
- The light source
- Value, Hue, Saturation (chroma)
- Shadow families and light families; Importance of contrast
- What you see vs what you know
- Simplification (shapes, values, colors)
- Examples from well-known artists
- Intent: the “scene” vs designing your painting
Each day, Jeanette Stutzman will give short demonstrations and then circulate to help students with their paintings. Students will start with warm-up exercises and then work from photo references. Participants should plan to bring their own photo references; Jeanette will also bring some to share.
Supply list for students to bring:
- Travel easel
- Range of hard and soft pastels: gather 3-6 values (light to dark) in each of the 12 colors around the color wheel (do your best). Bring what you have and we’ll make it work!
- Container/jar and rubbing alcohol for underpaintings or watercolors if you want
- Synthetic brush for underpaintings (I like to use a bristle fan brush for this to achieve texture)
- Sketch book & Note paper
- Vine Charcoal
- Sanded Paper: I like off white and black UArt 400 or 500 grit. You can also bring PastelMat, Lux Archival or other favorite brands. Keep in mind we’ll need light colors for underpaintings and darker colors are optional. Bring at least 3 pieces for each day in the sizes you want to work. I recommend 9×12, 11×14 or 12×12.
- Rags, handi-wipes for your hands (your preference, paper towels will be provided)
- Color Wheel (12 steps) :I have a laminated one from Amazon that I love! “Laminated Full Spectrum Color Wheel Circle Chart Poster Graduation from Black to white rainbow colors diagram educational reference poster dry erase wall art 12×18”
- Optional: Viewfinder, and you may also want to bring less expensive papers for the exercises (watercolor, printmaking, multimedia, sketch papers all work).
About Jeanette Stutzmann:
Jeanette Stutzman is a professional artist based in Evergreen, Colorado, and a member of the Pastel Society of Colorado. Her work is born from a deep well of inspiration and creativity, reflecting the beauty of the world around us. Through the interplay of light, color, and texture, Jeanette captures moments, emotions, and stories that resonate with viewers on a profound level.
Her paintings are driven by a love for nature, human experience, and the spontaneous yet disciplined process of artistic creation. Each piece she creates is a visual journey, combining spontaneity with meticulous craftsmanship. Jeanette’s art not only adorns spaces but also invites reflection and connection.
Jeanette has been teaching art since 1996 and brings a wealth of experience and passion to every class she leads. She taught for 15 years at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design in the Graphic Design, Illustration, and Foundations departments. She has also taught numerous online and in-person classes for the Pastel Society of Colorado, a plein air class for the Paintbox Guild, a Zoom class for the Gateway Pastel Society in Missouri, and a demo for Pikes Peak Pastel Society, among others.
Jeanette loves sharing her passion for creating art across various mediums, and her teaching style emphasizes both creative expression and strong foundational skills.
If you’re having issues with registration, please email lexi@weehawkenarts.org.
