Abstract instruction
Building your Own Pastel Painting Substrate
414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford, PA 19086
10/7/2026-10/8/2026
$220.00
Course Description
This workshop will show you how to create a vibrant acrylic underpainting by building your own substrate. You’ll learn how to add depth and texture to your pastel paintings, make color pop, and loosen up your technique. Pushing the abstract envelope, this process begins with planning the composition and developing an underpainting, then moves into painting landscapes quickly and expressively with bold color and strong values. This workshop is ideal for artists who find that sanded pastel paper no longer offers enough control or flexibility and who want to explore more surface options and creative possibilities.
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Pastel Landscapes
Painting Flowers in Pastel
414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford, PA 19086
11/18/2026-11/19/2026
$220.00
Course Description
Painting flowers really is one of those subjects where people either dive in joyfully or shy away because it feels like “too much”—too much detail, too many petals, too many decisions about edges, color, and value. The good news is that pastels are almost unfairly perfect for florals: immediate color, luscious texture, and the ability to shift from bold marks to delicate veils of pigment. If you have ever considered or are currently a floral painter, this workshop is for you.
Pastel
Many artists have expressed interest in
ART CRITIQUES.
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Are you working on a painting and have come to a stop and don’t know what to do next?
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Do you feel that something isn’t quite right, but you don’t know what?
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Do you want to elevate your painting to the next level?
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TESTIMONIALS
Madeleine,
..Your presentation was well worth the time and information that you shared yesterday. I never really understood the basics of abstract painting in any medium especially Pastel painting. Your coverage of information has removed some of the obstacles and fears that have been in my way. I am looking forward to play with it and enjoy. And learning to go with it, being willing to change and develop with color choices in my paintings.
So thank you and look forward to Taking more of your Demos and workshops
-SH
What a wonderful demo/presentation! Thank you. It’s not easy to find soft pastel classes in abstraction. I have been doing this work for 2 years now and it seems that most pastel artists are representational.
So I was thrilled to be part of your class. I’ve been reticent to participate in Plein air as I feel quite intimidated to do my usual “organic” work but your breakdown of abstraction was quite helpful. Now I just need to get the proper equipment.
So thank you for reaching out and making sure that I could see your valuable demo. .... So great!
Best,
-NB
Dear Madeleine,
Thanks a lot for today’s demonstration. It was very insightful and inspirational.
-AB
Another great demo. Thank you Madeleine.
-JG
Hi Madeleine,
Today’s demo was great. You are an excellent teacher!
Looking forward to the next one.
-CB
Hi Madeleine
I really learned a lot from this demo as abstract is not in my wheelhouse. I like the way you broke it down into understandable pieces.
Looking forward to the next one.
-JG