Weekend Workshop
Aquatic Landscapes in Pastel
With Teaching Artist Jane Gonzalez
Dive into the vibrant, fluid world of soft pastels with our upcoming workshop, Aquatic Landscapes in Pastel. Popular local teaching artist Jane Gonzalez, known for her mastery of light and color, guides you through creating atmospheric, painterly effects as you capture the fluid beauty of water in a focused, small-group setting.
Whether you are drawn to the rhythmic crash of ocean waves, the glassy surface of a mountain lake, or the dappled light of a lily pond, you learn to capture water’s ephemeral beauty with rich, vibrant pigments.
Designed for beginners seeking personalized guidance and intermediate painters looking to elevate their technique, you leave this focused creative experience with at least one completed study, as well as the new skills and confidence to continue your artistic journey.
Held in our intimate studio setting, Jane offers you an opportunity for direct, one-on-one mentorship as you explore layering, blending and texture, and tailored advice to help you refine your composition and color palette.
Workshop Highlights
Focus on Water: Discover how to paint reflections, transparency, and motion through layered pastel application and dynamic mark-making.
Color & Light: Learn to observe and interpret the landscape, using color relationships and atmospheric effects to make your paintings glow.
Technique Demos: Jane provides daily, in-depth demonstrations, covering underpainting techniques. Watch as Jane demonstrates how to build watery depths and reflective highlights.
What You Learn
How to compose a strong aquatic composition.
Building layers and managing pastel dust for clean, luminous results.
The art of creating depth through color temperature and value control.
With Teaching Artist Jane Gonzalez
Saturday, June 13, 10:30am–4:30pm, and Sunday, June 14, 10:30am–2:30pm
Workshop Tuition: $200 (+ tax) per student
This two-day workshop invites artists of all levels to dive into the vibrant, fluid world of soft pastels with our upcoming workshop. With personalized guidance, you create two aquatic studies and take away the techniques and confidence to keep creating your own pastel art.
Dates: Saturday, June 13, 10:30am–4:30pm, and Sunday, June 14, 10:30am–2:30pm
Location: Class meets at Willard Art & Frame
Tuition: $200 (+ tax) per student for each workshop
Class size is limited to 10 students age 16 and over to ensure individualized attention and a focused learning environment.
Ready to get started? Spaces are limited; to secure your spot today, please register at left.
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Questions? Please email Jane.
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Meet Your Instructor, Teaching Artist Jane Gonzalez
Jane Gonzalez is a classically trained pastel artist and oil painter who specializes in creating captivating landscapes in pastel. She studied under Juliet Aristides at Gage Academy’s Classical Atelier, the University of Washington’s Natural Science Illustration program and numerous classes and workshops with highly regarded local artists. She’s a member of the Northwest Pastel Society and the Northwest Watercolor Society, and a freelance artist and jewelry designer.
Jane is looking forward to working with you to guide you in creating your own beautiful pastel landscape painting!
All images on this page appear courtesy of Jane Gonzalez.
