Name: Impressionist Fall Landscapes in Pastel
Start: 2025-11-25T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-25T14:00:00-05:00
Location: The Art Supply Depo Sylvania

$60.00
Instructor: Mary Jane Erard
Ages: Adults + Mature Teens 16+
Skill level: All
Tuesday, November 25 from 11am- 2pm
Learn the elements of creating a landscape using impressionistic techniques in the Autumn Landscape by creating sketches in plein air (weather permitting).
The class will learn about how to create three important elements of a landscape; trees, sky/clouds and colorful fields. Each of the three elements will be discussed and demonstrated by the instructor.
In addition to these techniques, the class will learn how to capture a landscape in plein air by sketching in the field and finishing in studio. Best practices for capturing a good plein air sketch will be taught.
Students will learn the following:
- How to use watercolor and pastel to create an impressionistic autumn landscape painting.
- How and when to layer color for maximum impact. Some color theory is employed in this technique.
- How to create a thumbnail sketch using pencil and Watercolor.
- About the mediums, brushes and paper used in class.
About the Instructor:
Mary Jane Erard is an award-winning artist painting mostly in soft pastel and mixed media with acrylic. Her works are usually rural landscapes of the US and Europe. Mary Jane's artwork is owned by many private collectors and included in several corporate collections. She has exhibited in many group and solo exhibitions since the mid 1990s. Ms. Erard's artwork has been published several times in national magazines and books including Best of American Pastel Painters and Southwest Art magazine. Mary Jane is a juried member of the Pastel Society of America. For over 20 years, Mary Jane has been represented by the Collector's Corner at the Toledo Museum of Art. In addition to her painting career, Mary Jane is a sought after art educator in Ohio and Michigan. As a working professional artist, Mary Jane offers helpful insight to private students who are looking for both art instruction and helpful career advice in the visual arts. She has served as a juror for many exhibits and competitions including, a 2017 judge for the AICUO's Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts for the State of Ohio, the Crosby Festival of the Arts, and the 2021 Ann Arbor Art Festival in Michigan.
Cancellation Policy: We will refund 50% for any cancellation made at least eight days before the class. After 8 days, we are unable to provide refunds for any reason, including illness. If you cannot attend after registration, you are welcome to gift your tuition to a friend at no charge. We do not transfer tuition from one class to another.