Light & Color
Learn how light changes the dune color palette, from noon to evening - sand, grasses, sky
Golden Evening Light
Learn how to capture the magical glowing colors of the late afternoon while keeping them realistic
Volume & Textures
Learn to create volume in grasses without painting them one by one and make them glow
Capture the light in the Coastal Dunes with Soft Pastels!
Independent Study Course
(includes 2 full demo videos and exercises)
Join me painting one of my favorite subjects - the coastal dunes! I'll walk you through the process of creating the textures of the sand, the volume in the grasses and capturing the character of the coastal landscape. You'll learn the differences in the daytime and evening color palette of the beach landscape.
We will practice painting this subject using different techniques: working directly on toned paper and using the wet underpainting.
We will start with a shorter demo - a more simple exercise which will prepare you for painting sand and grasses. Then we'll move on to more complex compositions.
This is an Independent Study course, which makes it easier to fit it in your schedule.
Teachable.com course platform provides unlimited time access to this course - you'll have many years to master the techniques I teach.
Materials
UART sanded paper, 400 grit, neutral color, 9"x12" and/or 12"x18"
Toned sanded paper like Canson Touch (I'll use Twilight color)
Hard and Soft pastels
Isopropyl Alcohol
(you can use water instead)
Flat synthetic brush about 3/4"
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.
Testimonials:
What my students are saying about this course and my classes and workshops:
"Hi Lana,
I wanted to let you know that you are one of the best instructors that I’ve had. You take the time to thoroughly explain not only what you are doing but why you are doing it. I appreciate how you constantly reference color theory and explain the steps as you progress from start to completion. All of your classes that I have purchased are top notch. I actually feel like I’m learning the process and will be able to develop my own paintings. Thank you for sharing your talents and knowledge with us all!"
Mona P.
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"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.