Depth and Atmosphere
Learn how to capture the sense of depth and atmosphere while painting Italian landscape
Light & Color
Learn how to capture the beautiful warm light of the setting sun and how it changes the colors in the landscape
Character
Learn how to create convincing light and glow in your paintings, whether it's natural or artificial light
Painting the Light of Italy
with Soft Pastels
Self-study Course (3 full demos):
Italy is an exciting subject for an artist! While painting beautiful Italian landscape, you will:
- learn how to use color to capture the light and atmosphere of the scene
- learn how to create depth in the painting
- show the character of old buildings through the use of texture and color
- use soft pastels in a looser sketching manner
The three projects will provide you with the opportunity to paint
- The beautiful hilly Tuscan countryside in the late afternoon
- The rocky Amalfi landscape with the fading mountains in the background
- A charming trattoria in Rome, with plenty of character and detail
You will also see how the light at different times of day is changing the colors in this beautiful landscape.
The demos are done on the toned paper (non-sanded and sanded) and will explore its advantages for quicker sketches. Practicing to work in a direct style (without relying on the underpainting technique) will better prepare you for painting on location in your travels.
Teachable.com provides unlimited time access to this course - you'll have many years to master the techniques I teach.
Materials
Toned sanded paper, 9"x12" or a little larger
Non sanded paper (like Canson Mi-Teintes), 9"x12" preferably darker mid tone warmer colors (browns and warmer grays)
For Sketching: Charcoal or Pencil, Kneaded Eraser
Hard and Soft pastels
Bristle brush for corrections
Artists' Masking Tape to attach the paper to the board
Foam core board
Glassine or Tracing paper to protect the finished project
Meet Lana
Hi! I'm Lana Ballot. I'm excited to share with you my passion for the Color and the beautiful medium of pastels!
I am a professional artist and pastel painting instructor, living on Long Island, NY. I have been teaching classes and workshops throughout the United States and internationally.
I have been exhibiting and won awards in National as well as International Juried competitions, including the Pastel Society of America’s annual show Enduring Brilliance and the prestigious Pastel Journal’s Pastel 100 competition.
My work has been published in national and international art magazines, such as Plein Air Magazine, Pastel Issues of the Pratique des Arts, Artists & Illustrators.
I'm a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and The American Society of Marine Artists.
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Testimonials
What my students are saying about this course and my classes and workshops:
"I’ve signed up for this course, and I’m absolutely blown away by the professionalism, quality, tons of useful information, and priceless tips that Lana is delivering at each session. She is a great educator!
Highly recommended to everybody who wants to improve his painting skills!"
Mena L.
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"In a word, the workshop was “masterful.” But, I will go beyond just one word to express my deepest appreciation of your dedication to your craft. Whether the way you taught, emailed preparatory materials, painted, or critiqued, you exemplified the traits of a master. Thank you.
I learned a lot and plan to take future workshops with you."
Lisa D.
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"I have always admired your work, so I was thrilled to be able to take this class from you. Being a teacher, I can spot a good teacher a mile away, and you have what it takes to do that...you know how to break down the steps needed to get the lesson across to students and help them paint a successful painting. Thank you so much for offering this workshop!
Thank you again!"
Carole P.