Terri Ford travels frequently to paint and teach throughout the US and abroad. Terri received
the highest title “Eminent Pastelist” from the International Association of Pastel Societies in
June, 2013. She has been working with pastels since 1987, both in her studio and en plein air.
Terri has been a frequent award winner at the Carmel Art Festival Plein Air Event. Her works
have been published widely in Pastel Journal, Plein Air Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur,
American Art Collector, Pratique des Artes and others.
3 DAYS!
NOVEMBER 6, 7, 8, 2015.
Studio Workshop
Morro Bay Art Center
835 Main Street, Morro Bay
For registration and information:
KC Caldwell
Phone: (805) 540-1470
Email: Fogcatchers@Gmail.com
DEEPER, DARKER, RICHER!
One of Terri's main objectives in painting is to convey a “fresh and impressionistic” portrayal of
her subject's. Her under-paintings are designed to establish strong value patterns and composition.
She strives to capture essential lighting conditions and spatial qualities within the painting. Her
approach is to begin with a deep, dark, rich underpainting. She then proceeds with the painting using
layers of pastel applied with varying pressure to create different conditions and texture. She chooses
to paint light using pure pigment, varying temperatures and complimentary color as opposed to “white
lights”.
During the course of the workshop Terri will discuss the power and variety of underpainting
color choices, application of the pastel throughout the painting process, details in the final stages and
knowing when to stop. Her intention in painting is to keep it vibrant & fresh, and avoid the pitfalls of
overworking.
DAY 1 - Terri will start by demonstrating monochromatic/value underpainting. After this each student
will create a monochromatic underpainting. Terri will proceed by demonstrating color layering and
taking the painting to the next phase. Students will then proceed with their paintings receiving plenty
of individual attention.
DAY 2 - The focus on day 2 will be multi-color underpainting. Terri provides a demonstration and
students will follow suit. Terri then proceeds with her approach to further build up the
painting...students will continue with their paintings.
DAY 3 - The final demonstrations focus on finishing paintings. They address how to make minor
changes/corrections midway through a painting. Terri will discuss and demonstrate what she calls
“deconstruction”, which involves making more dramatic changes to a painting. She then emphasizes
the final marks/calligraphy that complete the painting.
Each demonstration provides techniques that Terri applies to painting both in the studio and plein air
painting.
Terri provides plenty of individual attention with students as they are painting. Come prepared to
learn, work and have fun!
TERRI FORD 2015 WORKSHOP
3-Day Pastel Workshop in Morro Bay, California.
DATES: NOVEMBER 6, 7, 8, 2015.
COST: $375.
Class size is limited to 12 students. Space is reserved with $100 non-refundable
deposit. This is a studio workshop at the Morro Bay Art Center.
**Jennifer Eubanks (your Blogger) has the registration form. Please contact her if you would like her to email it to you. Thanks.
