Celebrate the beauty and personality of fiber-producing animals in this pastel portrait class inspired by life on the farm. Participants will create expressive portraits of sheep, alpacas, goats, and other animals whose wool and fiber have supported human creativity for centuries. Using soft pastels, students will learn techniques for capturing texture, form, and character, with special attention to rendering fur, fleece, and facial features. Instruction will include demonstrations on color layering, blending, and building lights and darks to create depth and realism. Reference photos will be provided, along with guidance for developing a strong composition and individual style. This class is suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike and encourages a joyful connection between art, animals, and rural life.
NYS Sheep & Wool Workshop
Luis Macia is an accomplished artist originally from New York City. He has exhibited in group and solo shows in New York City and around the Hudson Valley. Luis works in a variety of mediums including oils, watercolor, pastels, and several printmaking techniques including etching, lithography and solar printing.
In addition to receiving several grants from the Greene County Council of the Arts, now known as CREATE, Luis has participated in the Monothon Invitational at the Woodstock School of Art for several years.
Luis teaches group drawing and painting classes at the Heermance Memorial Library, Columbia-Greene Community College and Frost Valley YMCA.
Running painting groups, classes and drawing marathons enables Luis to share his expertise and add to the art culture of the Hudson Valley.
For more information about Luis Macia Studio email: luismaciastudio@gmail.com
All Workshops By This Instructor
| Workshop Title | Category | Date | Start Time | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printmaking on a Press - Fri AM | Miscellaneous | Fri (10/16) | 9:00 AM | $75.00 | |
| Printmaking on a Press - Fri PM | Miscellaneous | Fri (10/16) | 1:00 PM | $75.00 | |
| Portrait From the Farm (Watercolor) | Miscellaneous | Sat (10/17) | 10:00 AM | $75.00 | |
| Portrait From the Farm (Pastels) | Miscellaneous | Sat (10/17) | 2:00 PM | $75.00 |
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