Marian Jackson MDA

My husband, John, attends most of my classes with me. He’s the tech guy who sets up my projector, screen, sound system, etc.  After a beginners class where I taught John’s Rose, he decided that he ‘could do that’.

He did not want me to help him, he just wanted the instructions and a sample to study.  Ok, so I set him up and he went to work. Below, you will see his first attempt.  When it was done, he thought he could ‘do better’ so sat down and did it again the next day. Can you see the difference?  He has more contrast, he can ‘see’ the darks now, he can blend the highlights.I was very impressed. Remember, this was with no help from me whatsoever.  He did say that he hated the Raspberry pencil as it seemed to have a mind of its own so use a light touch when you get to that one.

I hope this will inspire you to try colored pencils and to keep practicing. [Please forgive the quality of the photos, they were taken quickly with my phone while the camera charges.]

This is his very first attempt at Colored Pencil painting.

This is his second attempt the next day. Can you see the difference?

The way you hold the pencil and the position relative to the paper enables you to attain sharp edges – assuming, of course that you have a kept a sharp point on your pencil. That is of paramount importance.

Hold the pencil so that you are using the point and it is leaning over the object you are painting, like this:

Holding the pencil to give sharper edges

…rather than like this where it leans over the background.

Holding the pencil like this will not give sharp edges.

Yellow Daisy – painted with colored pencils

Yellow Daisy is a detailed study of glass, paper values and using yellows.  Each petal is detailed and there are 2 large worksheets as well as the color step-by-step photos and the large photo.

I taught this class at the Middletown Art Center and was blown away by the quality of the student paintings.

I made this an oblong painting, roughly 8 x 14, and matted it with a 2″ mat and a silver toned frame.  I wanted something other than the 8 1/2 x 11 size that I had been doing.

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The class held at MAC – Middletown Art Center was one of the best ever. The room was great, everyone had their own table to paint at, lunch and dessert were spectacular [ I won't brown bag it again for sure!!] and the students worked hard with wonderful results. Thank you Patt Belisle, Executive Director of MAC, who also participated in the class.  A great time was had by all.

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Yellow Daisy Class, June 9, 2012

Yellow Daisy class June 9, 2012

Colored Pencils on Mi Tientes Paper

I will be teaching a class in Middletown OH, June 9th, 2012 at the Middletown Arts Center.  Class Fee includes pencils and paper.  2 sizes available.

Don’t wait, the class in Monroe sold out within 5 days. If you are traveling in and require lodging please contact me for local hotel listings.

Saturday June 9, 2012 – 9:30 am- 4:30 pm

Cost Per student $60
Includes colored pencil kit and paper

Bring a brown bag lunch – chips, drinks, dessert provided

Intermediate to advanced students will learn colored pencil techniques and create the NEW piece titled Yellow Daisy.

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Julie’s Iris was taught to a Sold-Out class at the 2010 Hoot Convention. Student paintings were spectacular.

Larger petals take a wee bit more time to paint but the results are stunning.  Technique is ovals and push/pull.  You will really enjoy watching this flower bloom before your eyes from the first petal on.

9 x 12 Burgundy Mi Tientes Paper.

• 8 pages
• 11 stage photos
• 1 full size photo
• Diagram Worksheet
• Line Drawing

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Suitable for beginners in that there are a lot of repetative small areas to paint, this project is not as challenging as it may appear and the results are spectacular.

Taught at the Hoot convention in Columbus, OH in August 2010 to a sold out class, this has been a much requested packet. I can’t begin to tell you how impressed I was with the students in this class. It was a lot of fun.

10 pages, Full size Color photo, Full size line drawing, Oversized color placement diagram and 16 stage photos which show the painting progress.

Painted with Prismacolor Wax  based colored pencils.

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The Peeled Tangerine project which was taught at the 2009 Hoot convention is now available in the shopping cart at marianjackson.com

If you are close to Chicago, this is one of 3 projects I will be teaching at the Windy Brushes chapter on March 19, 20, and 21, 2010.

If you receive my newsletter please note that I entered the incorrect dates.  Correct dates are 19-21.

You can find more information on the chapter website here.

Space is limited so contact Ann Johnson immediately if you are interested.  This will be the last time I will be travel teaching.