Demo in process, Still Life in Chalk Pastel class

I am working on a two week pastel painting, a demo for my Tuesday night class. I will finish it up next week, but here are some in-progress images… Note that I am keeping as loose as possible, with overlapping edges that I can refine as needed. Symmetrical objects like vase usually need tweaking near … Read more

An enjoyable evening at Las Juntas Artist Association

This is me, demonstrating still life painting for a most gracious group of artists in Pleasant Hill, the Las Juntas Artist Association.   This is the second time I painted in front of this group… The first time, five years or so ago, I did an burnt umber underpainting and partial grisaille of a teapot … Read more

A good day printmaking

First monoprint workshop of the year!  Forgot to take pics all day, Rebecca kindly agreed to pose at the end ! A good time was had by all! Next workshop, at my studio in Antioch, is Sunday February 21. https://jodymattison.com/classes/antioch-atelier/