SUPPLY LIST, NANCY NOWAK WORKSHOP

Pastel Demo and Workshop: 1 -Day July 11th
Take your pastels to the next level

This workshop will cover in depth the foundations and techniques of pastel painting.
Instruction and demos will include:
1.discussion on materials
2.in-depth study of composition, value studies. color temperatures and color harmony
3.How to select and work from a reference photo (importance of simplifying, massing,
telling a story)
4.different methods and techniques of underpainting
5.step by step painting instruction with critiques
6.pitfalls and how to avoid them
7.discussion on what makes a successful painting

Supply List

Soft Pastels a selection of any of the following (Schmincke, Unison, Great American, Terry
Ludwig, Rembrandt, etc.), the more the better.
Sanded Paper: 9 x 12 or 11 x 14 or 12 x 16 of either UART (either 400 500, or 600, Wallis (at
least 2 sheets)
Backboard:piece of foam core works well
small sketch pad
tracing paper
pencil – kneaded eraser
masking tape
small jar of rubbing alcohol and brush
small table to put pastels on
easel
reference photos that you would like to paint – at least 5 x 7 size.
small table to put pastels on
easel

Nancy Nowak
216 Forestview Drive
Suwanee, GA 30024
404-630-5563
artistnancynowak@gmail.com
www.nancynowakart.com