First Day - In studio, 9 am to 4 pm
Second Day - Plein air, location TBD 9 am to 4 pm
Suitable for all levels: $250 per person. Tom Christopher is an internationally renowned pastel painter and will guide you through the process.
Register online at
https://maquoketa-art.org/product/tom-christopher-painting-the-iowa-autumn-landscape/ or in-person at Maquoketa Art Experience by Wednesday, October 9th. Minimum of eight students is required.
Artist Statement - Bio
Living in the Midwest has influenced my style of painting and choice of subject matter significantly. Many of my pieces depict very common scenes I have experienced. As a child, I spent countless hours playing on the riverbanks and wooded areas in Central Iowa. Even today, I continue to be intrigued with nature and the way sunlight and shadows help define the landscape. I continue to spend my mornings hiking and sketching the rugged landscape along the Iowa River near my home. My goal is to paint relatively common scenes in a more dramatic and interesting way. Most of my finished works are the result of reference photographs and on-location (plein-air) studies.
I have worked primarily in pastels and oil paints. I plan to continue to explore these two mediums and look forward to many more years of painting and conducting workshops.
Tom Christopher is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA) and Master Circle, International Association of Pastel Societies. (IAPS).
Supply list:
For in studio and plein air painting
* Portable easel - needed for plein air, MAE has table top for studio work
* Pastel paper-suitable for outside on-location painting. Sizes 9x12 to 16x20 I use Uart sanded paper 400 grit.
* Assorted pastels. Instructor uses primarily Terry Ludwig pastels
* General gear for painting outside.
* Instructor uses gator board to paint on. He will have extra boards for those who wish to try this surface for pastel painting.
* Paper towels
* Watercolor or acrylic paints- Small set
* Reference Photos
* Water
* Garbage bag
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