Innovative Play in Pastel with Anne Kindl * sold out*
One of the best ways we can develop our artistic skills is to explore and discover our own style and voice. The practice of expressive mark making is a wonderful way to allow our innate abilities to surface. In this class, we will incorporate line, form, texture and color with elements of nature to create an abstract expression in pastel. All skill levels are welcome to play in the pastel sandbox!
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
Art supplies are available at Art Supply Depot, or you are welcome to bring your own. A limited mix of hard and soft pastels which include light to dark values of the 12 main colors found on the color wheel is suitable for this class. To achieve the best results, I encourage you to use professional artist grade materials for their archival quality, lightfastness and high pigmentation. The brand sets listed below are economical options that are perfect for exploring limited palettes.
PASTEL SETS
- NuPastel (Assorted Colors, Set of 12)
- Rembrandt (Assorted Half Stick, Set of 10)
- Richeson (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary & Neutrals, Hand Rolled Soft Pastel Sets of 20)
- Sennelier (Assorted, Half Stick Soft Pastels, Set of 20)
PASTEL PAPERS
- Pastel Premiere Sanded Pastel Paper, White, Medium Grit, 9×12, 2 sheets
- UArt Sanded Pastel Paper, Natural, 500 Grit, 9×12, 2 sheets
DRAWING PAPER
- 5×7 Sketch Pad or Journal
COLOR WHEELS
- Gray Scale & Value Finder
- 12 Color Pocket Color Wheel
All other support materials will be provided.
Anne Kindl
Anne is a graduate of the College of Design at Iowa State University with a BFA in Graphic Design. After a 25-year career in corporate and nonprofit art and graphic design, she left to pursue her love of fine art. Her work has received recognition from the Pastel Society of America (PSA) and the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). She is a signature member of PSA, IAPS Master Circle recipient and is a member of the Great Lakes Pastel Society. Her work is in private and corporate collections including Breeders’ Cup, Buffalo Trace Distillery and University of Kentucky. She resides in Saline, Michigan with her family.