Pastel WORKSHOPsby Nancy clauss

Friday Oct. 22 and Sunday Oct. 24, 2004

MAXIMUM 10 STUDENTS PER DAY,

VERY INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION,

IN NANCY’S PERSONAL STUDIO

Scottsdale pastelist Nancy Clauss uses the purest painting medium, pastel. With the com-

bination of 400-grit stained sandpaper and pastel’s vibrant colors, she creates beautiful

scenes of the Southwest. Her most popular subjects are cacti in bloom, pottery still life,

desert landscapes and people.

Nancy’s aesthetic experiences in the Southwest are very much a part of her

work. She has studied with many prominent artists, and she attributes much of her

success to the varied instruction. She is a juried member of several pastel societies

across the country, including the Arizona Pastel Artists Association, and is a juried

member of the Arizona Artists Guild.

Artist’s Statement: “As far back as I can recall, my art has been a way to express

myself. My brightly colored paintings can tell some of my innermost feelings, that

words cannot explain. Most of my life I have fought shyness, and now, with much

training, my art has forced me out of my shell. I have met many people who have

inspired me, both in class and in marketing. Now there are more avenues to explore in my artistic

growth. Every day is a valuable answer in this world of many questions.”

Class description: All levels of experience are welcome. It is possible to create a pastel paint-

ing in one day. We will learn the basics of color, composition, perspective and value, as well as the

specific skills relative to this medium, while having FUN. Don’t miss this adventure in creating!

These workshops will be Friday, October 22 and Sunday October 24, 2004, from 9:00 AM to

4:00 PM, at Nancy’s Studio, 6411 East Turquoise Avenue, in Scottsdale. Breakfast pastries will be

donated by Karsh’s Bakery, bring a bag lunch. Directions and class supply lists will be sent when

you register. The fee for either workshop is a $100.00 donation to the Arizona Artists Guild Building

fund for AAG members, and a $140.00 donation for non-members, which includes a year’s mem-

bership.

To register for this workshop, email ritagoldner@msn.com, or telephone Rita Goldner at 480-948-6547.