During this course, we will be painting scenes from reference photos from my collection of pictures that I have taken in many of the National Parks in Canada, and Patagonia, Chile.  Students may paint using their own photos as well.  We will cover many of the techniques needed to paint these breathtaking vistas including mountains, rivers, streams, skies, trees, rocks, atmospheric perspective, grasses, and wildlife.  Come and learn about this wonderful rich color pastel medium for painting scenes of our most beautiful natural treasures. 

Stephen has been painting watercolors, pastels, and oils around the world since 1996.  He has studied with the artists at the Cape Cod School of Art and many of the top artists internationally.  His paintings are in many private collections, Veteran Homes, and Museums.  Stephen regularly exhibits his work in various events in DE, PA, NJ, MD, and VA.  His paintings have appeared in a number of local publications. 

Materials List 

(Items can be purchased at Jerry’s Arterama Newark)

Paper Towels

Baby Wipes

Q-Tips

Small Exacto Knife

Sand Paper Sharpening Block

Sketch Paper 

Soft Pencil

Tombow Markers (White/Light Gray/Mid Gray/Black)

Sketch Pad (White or Toned Tan)

Blending Stumps

Small Set Soft Pastels (36-64)

Small Set Hard Pastels (12-36)

Small Set Pastel Pencils (12-24)

Reference Photos

Value Scale

Color Wheel

Drawing Pencils 

 Artist Eraser 

Small Bottle Rubbing Alcohol

Backing Board

Artist Tape