About the Workshop

Skill level: Experienced Beginners and Up

Materials used: Pastels only

The high desert landscape of New Mexico is the perfect inspiration to explore these two essential elements of landscape painting. The sky is the most emotional aspect of any landscape painting. It sets the mood, time of day 
and the attitude of your painting. Water makes up 70% of the earth’s surface, and is a frequent 
subject of landscape painting. In this four-day workshop we will investigate sky and water’s individual characteristics and how to render them. On Days One and Two we will work on techniques for clear skies and creating believable clouds. On Day Three we use underpainting to explore the layers of transparency in water, and Day Four we work on whitewater. 

There will be daily demonstrations along with plenty of one-on-one instruction at your easel.

Liz Haywood-Sullivan, IAPS/EP, PSA-MP, has been dedicated to working exclusively in the pastel medium since 1996. Her attraction to the medium is pastel's unique ability to capture light and atmosphere in the landscape. She is a sought-after instructor and judge for pastel societies and arts organizations around the world. Liz authored the popular book Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel (Northlight, 2013). Her award-winning pastel paintings have been featured in numerous books and magazine articles, and have appeared in national, international and museum exhibitions worldwide. Liz is a President Emerita of the International Association of Pastel Societies (2013-2017) and past president of North River Arts Society (2021-2025). Her online instruction can be found at

www.epiphanyfineart.com. 

www.lizhaywoodsullivan.com

What’s Included

This workshop includes a mix of complimentary food and beverages. Included are the following:

• Complimentary continental breakfast: Yogurt, fruit, coffee, teas, juices, hard-boiled eggs, and pastries

• Coffee, hot and/or iced tea, lemonade, soft drinks, sparkling waters, and fruit-infused still water are available all day

• Catered lunch brought into the studio or painting location for $20 (optional)

Supplies

The supply list for this class will be posted shortly .