Join renowned artist David Shkolny for an engaging portrait painting workshop! Perfect for artists of all levels, this class will guide you through essential techniques to bring your portraits to life. Submit your photo in advance or use one provided in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a celebrated instructor with over two decades of teaching experience.

Beginning with a well-constructed sketch, build up layers of colour to capture the light and textures of your pet. Following step-by-step instructions you will gain a great understanding of the key techniques you can take with you in the future. Please email studio@paintspot.ca before the class with your photo to ensure it has the right ingredients for a good portrait (photos will also be provided if you don’t have one).

About the Instructor:

David Shkolny grew up in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1992). He has been teaching painting and drawing since 2001. David’s artwork is in collections across Europe and North America as well as the Canada Council. Recent public commissions include a painting for Fort Saskatchewan City Hall as well as a pastel for the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.

Suggested Supplies:

1. Set of good quality soft (chalk) pastels (Sennelier, Schmincke are good brands) minimum of 24 (the more, the better). It’s helpful to have a set of Nupastel in addition to the ones mentioned (they are harder, but good for detail and blending). The cheaper sets will not have good colour adhesion.
2. Augment the set with some good darks, (almost black) like purple, red and green, as the palette will have more of the dark hues for much of the work.
3. Pastel Premier paper 12 x 16” in Italian Clay – 1-2 sheets
4. Soft vine charcoal medium thickness (about ¼” diameter), not too skinny as they break easily and not too fat
5. Kneadable eraser, 18″ ruler, masking tape, smooth drawing board around 14 x 18” (Masonite Panel works)
6. Small bottle of isopropyl alcohol (70-99%) and a couple of  flat brushes used for acrylic or oil in ¾” and ¼”
7. Apron (protects clothes from pastels), suitable art clothes, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)

When: Saturday, May 17th from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $80 + supply list per person

Class limit is 15 students. Beginners welcome!

You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!