Pet Portraits with Oil Pastels – presented by Laura Milkens – WORKSHOP –
2 Fridays, July 25 and August 1, 10am to 3:30 pm.
BRING A SACK LUNCH FOR A HALF HOUR LUNCH BREAK.
Cost: $125.00 members; $165.00 non-members.
Skill level: Strong beginners through advanced.
Registration opens July 3, 2025.
To register email Laura at lmilkins@gmail.com.
A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Description:
In this class you will learn different techniques and approaches to creating pet portraits with oil pastels. We all love our pets, so it is a great subject for making meaningful art for yourself or as a gift. Step-b-step I will walk you through creating pet portraits, making it fun and expressive. The goal is to capture both the feeling, form and colors of your pet. We will cover the basics of working with oil pastels, sketching, color theory, and a bit of art history.
Each week we will work on a different image. We will start by looking at inspiring images from art history that demonstrate the techniques. I will demonstrate that weeks techniques and then you will try them out. This class is great for beginners but I will work with more advanced students to help you hone your skills.