STAND BY ME

Friday, February 8, 2013

DAY 2 OF DONNA'S PAN PASTEL WEEKEND!

I have taken MANY many art classes.  I have even taken some other classes with Donna in Florida.  But I have to tell you that I have never enjoyed a class as much as I am enjoying this one!  It is amazing how Donna transforms in her own studio!!  Love it!  You learn so much and more importantly, you have so much fun!!!

Donna takes teaching very seriously so of course there were moments of TOTAL SERIOUSNESS!  (Click the link)

In the midst of all the hilarity and fun we got a lot of things done!  I am really happy with what I've learned this weekend.  Can you believe these are all done with only pan pastels!!!???





Donna's mother brought us breakfast, lunch and dinner!!  This woman is amazing and so is her food!!!  If you ever get a chance to come to North Carolina and take a class with Donna in her studio, do not hesitate.  She is amazing.

Oh yeah, I added more pan pastel to my bird!!!  

Still looks weird but it's all good!



Posted by at

13 comments:

  1. PatzeeFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    W-O-W!! Your work with the pan pastels is beautiful!! I love everything. So glad you and Jacquie are having so much fun!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElenaFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:12 PM

      We are having a great time. I LOVE Donna Downey. As a person she is just amazing.

      Delete
  2. PurrplekattFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Elena these are gorgeous! I have to say this is probably the first real art I've seen done with these. You are a true artist. I must take one if Donna's classes.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElenaFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:12 PM

      Thank you so much! I never consider myself an "artist". I am just having fun!!

      Delete
  3. SocratesFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Beautiful work. IT's amazing that it's all happening with pan pastels. Now WHERE are the photos of this amazing STUDIO!?!?!?!?!?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElenaFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:11 PM

      I will take pictures of the studio tomorrow. You will love it.

      Delete
  4. ElenaFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Thank you so much!!!! It's so much fun!

    ReplyDelete
  5. teriFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Looks like you are having a wonderful time! Pan pastels can be intimidating, but you seem to have really gotten the hang of it!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElenaFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      Thanks Teri! They really aren't! The secret is the medium you put UNDER the pastels! The beautify of the pan pastels is using the Golden Acrylic Grounds for Pastels on the substrate.

      Delete
  6. EyeleeeenFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Just beautiful! Can't wait to see for myself in June!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElenaFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      You will have a wonderful time! And with JD Peitit????? Imagine!

      Delete
  7. Lynn StevensFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Oh you must be having a blast Elena, Your pan pastels look amazing!!
    hugs Lynn

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    What fun you all have living in the USA,I would go to Andrea Demeng if I lived there and buy myself a gel Plate. LOVE your pastel work!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)