Oils and Pastels by Margaret Dyer

Join me for 3 intense days of drawing live models, exploring the brilliant pastel medium. Even beginners will feel comfortable with my simple step-by-step method. http://scottsdaleartschool.org/course/the-figure-in-pastels-3 www.margaretdyer.com

I have two remaining workshops in 2016: Ann Arbor and Raleigh, NC. If you're in either area, there is still room for you. We will be working on both the figure and urban landscapes. In Ann Arbor you are welcome to paint in oils. Pastels only in Raleigh.

This coming Friday evening I will be at River Gallery in Chattanooga for the opening reception of a group “Sketch Show.” On Saturday afternoon I will be giving a demonstration at the gallery of my pastel drawing. You are all invited to both. “Summer Sketch Show” at River Gallery, August 1-31, 2016 Reception Friday, August 5, 6:30-8:00 Margaret Dyer pastel demonstration, Saturday, August 6, 1:00-3:00 River Gallery, 400 East Second Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 265-5033 ext. 5 art@river-gallery.com, http://river-gallery.com/index.php

If you live in or are near north Michigan this weekend, I will be teaching a 3 day workshop in pastels. There's still room. We'd love to have you join us. Click here for info:  https://apm.activecommunities.com/crookedtreearts/Activity_Search/b-margaret-dyer-the-figure-in-pastels/421

​This was executed in my class with Jim Richards. I've been taking from him for almost a year, once a week for, 3 times a month, 8 hours each day. He demonstrates on my canvas when I'm in trouble. As time goes by, he works on my pieces less and less. But he worked quite a bit on this one, and I have to say that I don't recognize any of my own brushstrokes or colors in this piece. But it's good to know that I am beginning to see the difference. But it's taking up room on my floor.  I will note on the back of the painting that both Jim and I had our hands in this.  MARKET SCENE, FRANCE, is a 9x12 oil on board and is available for auction on DailyPaintworks. Bidding begins at $200.  http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/498000

Rosa has posed for my workshop in France for 4 years. A lovely artist from Hungary, she lives and teaches art in Paris. One day she made a typical Hungarian dish for us for dinner. Model's break is a 9x12 oil sketch on board, available at auction on DailyPaintworks. You can go here to view the auction: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/497999