“Dogs in Art”: A New Oil Pastel Workshop with Kate Stephens (1)

Dog-lovers! Art-lovers! How about putting dogs in art? In my workshop you’ll learn the use of oil pastels toproduce your version of a well-known artist’s painting of a dog.

Dogs have been depicted throughout the ages sincePrehistoric times. They have been used to symbolize loyalty and fidelity, wealth and status; in hunting scenes,and in portraits of master or mistress. Until the present day their enduring companionship is evidenced in the popularity of dog portraiture.

Using paintings of dogs in different settings by well-known artists such as Bonnard, Piero di Cozimo, Munch, Landseer for inspiration, you will be introduced to mark-making and oil pastel techniques, such as blending, cross-hatching and sgraffito. By looking at the shapes, pattern, colours and emotions in these works, you’ll get an understanding of how to build your own version within a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Oil pastel is very user-friendly and unlike oil paint, doesn’t require the…