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• Perplexed by Perspective, with Nancie King Mertz

  • When
    Wed, February 04, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Please join us for a virtual demo with Nancie King Mertz.

  Painters often hit a snag when it comes to perspective.
  This 2 hour demo is designed to simplify/clarify the principles of perspective when painting.
  

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• Journaling with Self Portraits- Workshop with Janet Schwartz

  • When
    Sat, June 06, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Munroe Center for the Arts
  • Spaces left
    12

  

  Please join us for a self portrait workshop with Janet Schwartz.

  This one-day workshop will cover the basics of portrait painting using pastels.   We will examine the proportions of the face, use values to create facial contours and discover how to create your unique characteristics. Although self-examination may not always be comfortable, you will have a fun day and come away with a better understanding of pastels and possibly yourself!  This is an opportunity to capture a moment in time for you:  What do you want to say about yourself?  What is the emotion you want to convey?

  In preparation for class, students will need to bring a selfie photo to class. 

  GUIDELINES FOR PHOTO:

  • Position should be straight ahead, facing the camera.  
  • The photo should show strong contrast. Look for strong light and shadow on the face.  If needed, take some night photos with a light source you can control.
  • Feel free to bring several versions of your reference photo "selfie" to class

  List of materials

  • Small Sketchbook, compressed charcoal, all -purpose eraser (pencil erasers are great)  for preliminary sketches
  • Pastels – Good to include Soft and hard pastels.  DO NOT PURCHASE OIL PASTELS.  Should contain variety of darks, lights  
  • Sanded paper (Recommend UArt, 400 grit, 9x12”). 
  • Drawing board, foam core board, or any rigid surface for the paper - larger than 9 x 12
  • 1” tape (blue painters tape best) to attach paper to board
  • 1” brush for underpainting
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Rubbing alcohol, if available (water if not)
  • Small container (yogurt containers work great)
  • Paper towels
  • Your reference photo(s)!

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