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Ella Delyanis

Please note the correct time for this class: 10AM–1PM

Explore pastels by working with a variety of toned papers and subjects, including a portrait model. Experiment as you become comfortable with this rich medium. Continuing students welcome. 

Student Supplies

STUDENTS:   MOST OF WHAT IS LISTED BELOW IS INFORMATIONAL -  DO NOT BUY ALL!

WE WILL TALK ABOUT EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED IN THE FIRST CLASS!

Types of Soft Pastels

• Rembrandt (soft) - Suggested for beginners.  Box of 30 half length sticks.  (Best to get) 
• Nu Pastel (generally harder than Rembrant or Winsor Newton).
• Sennelier - Hand-made French pastels (very soft)
• Conte Pastels (harder)
• Yarka (harder)
• Schmincke (buttery, soft)
• Unison (soft)
• Rowney (soft)
• Holbein (medium hard)
• Girault(firm but soft)
• Great American (soft like Schmincke)
• Mount Vision (firm, fairly soft)
• Unison  (firm but soft)

Paper, etc.

• Strathmore "500" series - charcoal paper; 18" x 24"; 100% rag; assorted tints (recommended to start).
• "Canson MiTientes" - available in various colors (recommended to start).
• Strathmore "400" series - pastel paper in various subtle shades; 18" x 24" (not recommended).
• Strathmore printmaking paper
• D'Arches "Cover" printmaking paper
• Wallis sanded  (No Longer Available!)   “Pastel Priemer” is  similar
• Uart sanded paper
• LaCarte Pastel Board
• Pastelboard by Ampersand
• Sabretooth
• Windberg
• Art Spectrum Colourfix
• Schmincke Sannsfix
• Velour
• Pastelboard(Ampersand)

Fixative

• Get Krylon - workable.
• Sennelier makes a non-workable pastel fixative.

Miscellaneous

• Drawing Board with newspaper for padding recommended.  (or just use a pad of newsprint for padding – clip to board – this is easier to do)
• Medium stiff bristle or nylon brush (in small and larger sizes)
• Soft brush, such as imitation or real sable, watercolor or makeup brush
• vinyl eraser
• Draw with medium vine charcoal and soft charcoal pencil 

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Construction work will be occurring in the Higgins Education Wing as the windows and skylights in the wing are being replaced. If there will be any effect on your class, such as a change in studio, we will let you know ASAP.

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