Developing Your Vision
Workshop | Available
This workshop will be a combination of in studio and plein air, weather permitting. In this class, our primary focus will be on learning to “see” while understanding “why” we make art. We will discuss seeing values accurately, what information to omit when planning a painting, reflected light and color, and the benefits of directional mark making for compositional purposes. Using students’ own reference material, we will look for ways to reduce information, simplify values, and train your eye to look for reflected light and color. There will be demonstrations in pastel on a specific topic, followed by guided personal exploration of said concept. Please bring reference images that are your own and that have good clear light and shadow patterns. www.TaraWill.com
• Portable equipment and transportation required
Tara Will
Tara attended Mount Saint Mary’s University in Maryland double majoring in Art and Philosophy. Tara enjoys painting quickly, trying to capture the essence of the subject using bold colors and strong marks. She works in pastels achieving her Eminent Pastellist Status with the International Association of Pastel Societies in 2022. She resides in Maryland with her husband and four children.
I create work that focuses on capturing the essence of the subject. I enjoy a wide range of subjects, but mostly focus on the landscape, for my love of being outside. I was told by a mentor once, that the act of painting is a transfer of energy. We try to reflect that as best we can to a viewer so they can participate in an age old visual conversation. I am currently delving into a more confident voice in oils, as most of my work has been in pastels and I am very comfortable there. There is something refreshing about learning something new, and I never tire of it.