Click here for a written demo with photos for this pastel painting of these red apples. The painting is for sale, click on the image. |
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Jo has written about the Elements of a Good Painting. You can view and download the document here.
Instruction videos made by Jo:
The following video is a shortened version of how to paint a still life in acrylics. It is for sale as one of Jo's Notions. You can see it here.
The next video is about painting a trio of saguaro paintings. This painting is sold and in a private collection in Albuquerque.
This next video shows how a 5 x 7 inch pastel painting was started, wiped off and done over. It is available in Jo's Notions.
Watch this video to see how Jo fastens her surface to a board so that she can paint to the edges with no problems.
This is a sketching video. It does not have any instruction but gives you an idea about how Jo sketches. It is in real time. Jo sketches free hand and quickly to practice her "eye" for painting. It is good to be able to look and put down the line quickly and correctly. You can see more of her sketches and learn more about her techniques on her blog.
If you have any suggestions for videos or questions about Jo's art, send her an e.mail.
Past Demos:
Workshop:
This workshop is Cancelled. Check back for new dates and location. Thank you.
January 13-14, 2011, Thursday - Friday: Finding the Light in Your Paintings
Demonstration:
November 18, 2010, Thursday: Lighting Up Your Lanscape Paintings
The Highland Arts Guild & Gallery
318 Main St.
Marble Falls, TX 78654
http://www.highlandartsguild.org/home.htm
(830) 693-7324
9:30 a.m. to lunch and after lunch "hands on" advice.
Jo will be painting a landscape in pastels with the theme of how to get light in your pastel paintings. Jo will also discuss marketing and presence on the internet including hand outs. The day includes the demo and lunch with the Art Guild members and guests.
Artists can then try out their hand at painting with pastels after lunch for an hour or two. the demonstration should be very interactive and not just a monologue. Jo says, "I always have an adventure when I travel so come share in the adventure. I love to paint and talk and sometimes can't decide which I like more!"
The demo is open to the public. If you are not a regular at the meetings, please RSVP, so they will have an idea of how many to count on for lunch. See you there!