Sun & Snow
Learn how to capture the beautiful energy of the sunlit snow landscape.
Snow Color Palette
Explore the Snow Color Palette in different weather - a bright sunny day, a moody gray day and a glowing sunset.
Reflections, Ice & Sparkles
Learn how to paint a winter creek with reflections, ripples, sparkles and ice.
Capture the Beauty of the
Winter Wonderland
with Soft Pastel
In this course you will learn how to capture the beauty of a snow scene whether it's a bright sparkling sunny day, a quiet gray winter day or a glowing sunset warming up winter colors.
You will learn:
- how to see more color in snow and winter landscape
- how to capture different moods and light in a winter landscape
- how to interpret "boring" grays to make an ordinary scene more interesting
- how to improve a scene by creating a better composition
- how to create the "winter wonderland" effect - the tree branches covered with thick snow
- how to paint a winter scene with a creek (during the day and at the sunset)
You will learn how to use the Wet Underpainting technique to create more interesting rich color in your winter landscapes.
Painting Winter Creeks
Explore the beauty of the winter landscape with a winding creek. Learn how it helps to create the illusion of depth in the painting.
Learn how to capture the snow covered banks, the grasses and reeds bent under the heavy snow, the ice and rippled reflections.
Compare the different color palette you'll use to paint a sunlit creek scene and the creek at sunset. Learn how you can use the color to capture these different times of day.
Materials
UART sanded paper, 400 grit, neutral color, 12"x18" can be trimmed to a smaller size later
Mid tone gray sketching paper (for quick value studies)
Hard and Soft pastels (good range of basic colors from light to dark, particularly in greens, blues, browns, etc.)
Isopropyl Alcohol (you can use water instead)
Flat synthetic brush about 3/4"
Bristle brush for corrections
Toothbrush for foam spray effect
Artists' Masking Tape to attach the paper to the board
Foam core board
Glassine or Tracing paper to protect the finished project
Testimonials
What my students are saying about this course and my classes and workshops:
"This is probably the best instruction I’ve seen online. Your explanation of the whys is incredibly understandable and it makes so much sense for application to the process. Love love love this course and so glad I chose to do it!"
Bernie B.
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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.
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.
