May 11,2013 Member Meeting with demo by Kurt Weiser

The Creation of a Pastel Painting From Start to Disc – Kurt A. Weiser-MC,CPS,PPSCC

A FREE Demonstration and Presentation: 10am-12 noon

Saturday May 11th, 2013

Black Mountain Library
105 Dougherty
Street Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711-3325

Join Kurt in the pastel demonstration of his award winning painting “Autumn Color”. Enjoy his slightly “unorthodox” style by experimenting with color undercoats and textured surfaces while trying different techniques with washes and layers of pastels. For the second part of the presentation, Kurt will demonstrate on how to set up and photograph the finished painting. He will explain the settings needed on a digital camera that will take the perfect digital picture. From there, he will download the pictures to the computer, edit, size and save to a CD!

Afternoon Workshop: 1pm-4pm $55 for non-members $45 for members

Paint The Path To Loose Pastels

Expand your potential Masterpieces by combining different photographs and their elements to create a perfect painting and or series of cohesive paintings. We will strategize basic points of interest, strong composition and special features to draw the viewer into your painting. With a harmonious Color Scheme the planning stage is complete…and now let the pastel dust FLY! We will experiment with various exercises to find the Loose Pastel in everyone!

Kurt is a Signature Master Circle Pastelist with The International Association of Pastel Societies, and a Signature Member with Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod and Connecticut Pastel Society. His success as an artist includes national and international awards for his pastel paintings, while having been featured in Artist Magazine, Horticulture Magazine and The 2010 Best of Worldwide Landscape Artists Book. Kurt is also a “Stay at Home Dad” artist. He steals time to paint when his youngest one naps. Kurt feels very fortunate to have an awesome supportive wife who loves his art and encourages his passion to continue painting and growing as an artist. Email: kurt@kweiser.com Website: www.kweiser.com