I have purchased some wood panels from Trekell to paint on. They are called floating panels, and combine the painting surface with the frame. The painted surface looks like it is floating in the frame. I will be using them for flower paintings and on a black background. So Far the rounds are for lilies, the ovals for either orchids or wild flowers with bees, and the larger Renaissance shapes for floral bouquets. Hope to add at least one a month so check back frequently.
Think you might want to know more about how those beautiful, vivid, pastel paintings are done? OVA is sponsoring a free, beginning discussion on the art medium of dry pastel on Saturday, July 25 from 2-4 pm at First Gallery Olathe, 12755 B12 Murlen Rd.
Pastel was the medium of choice for many of the great masters... Degas' ballerinas, Morrisot's beautiful children. Today, there are art associations and shows just for pastel artists, and many professional artists who work only in pastel. The Gallery will have a collection of Pastels for display for the weekend. So plan on some extra time to enjoy the paintings.
This short workshop was originally scheduled in April, but Covid intervened. Masks required and distancing will be enforced while you are in the Gallery. Only 10 reservations will be accepted. We will start with a short history, the different types of pastel and how they are made. We'll talk about the tools a pastel artist uses, and the types of papers available. Then you will get to try the different brands and types of soft and hard pastels and get to take home a few samples. Although the workshop is free, we would ask non-OVA visitors for a small donation for the Gallery. Contact me at [email protected] if you have questions, or would like to reserve your space.
