Events & Workshops

I have two pieces in the Northwest Pastel Society Members Show, Elephant Watch and Beached Kayaks.

Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA
Open Reception: November 21,  from 5 – 8 pm
Show runs from Nov. 21 – December 28, 2013

Come and visit with me Nov. 21 st

Cinda Sue Dow

   April 26-27, 2014   9:00-4:00

$130.00

Butterfly Farm Creations Studio; 545 Alder Ct., Friday Harbor, WA

art@cindasue.com  360-378-6625

From the 16^th Century to the 21^st Century, Pastel has amazed and delighted the artist and patron alike.  Join award winning Pastel artist, Cinda Sue Dow, for a week-end of fun, learning about this versatile and vibrant medium.

Learn about different pastels and pastel papers.  Explore various techniques of applying pastels through “hands on” exercises.   We will do several small paintings as we learn the four stages of a Pastel Painting.  Whether you’re brand new to Pastels or have been “playing” with them for awhile, this workshop will jumpstart your Pastel painting.

                                   On Parade 11” x 12”

Cinda Sue Dow lives, paints, and teaches on a small island in northern Washington State (l San Juan Island).  She has been doing Pastel Painting for 23 years. She does traditional subject matter with a contemporary twist.  She calls it “Contemporary Traditionalism”.  She also paints en plein air.

Sat. August 24th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm  & Sun. August 25th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Whether you are brand new to the medium of Pastel or have been working in it for a while, you will benefit from this workshop.

Students will learn about different pastels and pastel papers.  They will explore various techniques of applying pastels through “hands on” exercises.  We will do several studies as we learn the four stages of a Pastel Painting.

$130.00 plus $40.00 to $150.00 in supplies

Quincy Art Center will have details for signing up for this workshop on their website, www.quincyartcenter.org in April, 2013.

Sat. Sept. 7th, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & Sun. Sept. 8th, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Two intensive half days (4 hrs. ea.) of experimental drawing, exploring the pure design of a realistic painting through the lens of abstract art.  Learn to see the “abstraction” in a realistic painting and the “realism” in an abstract painting.

Approximately $65.00

Quincy Art Center will have details for signing up for this workshop on their website, www.quincyartcenter.org in April, 2013.

Dakota Art, 17873 SR 536, Mount Vernon, WA
Every Tuesday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

San Juan Island, WA (in my studio)
545 Alder Ct., Friday Harbor, WA
Every Thursday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

In these classes you bring what you are working on, along with your own materials, and your questions.  It’s amazing how much you can learn by working with others and a teacher handy to ask for help.  Everyone works at their won level, at their own speed, and on their own subject matter.  You can drop in for any portion of the 3 hours that works into your schedule.  The rate is $10.00 an hour, paid at the time of session taken.  I’m looking forward to sharing my passion for pastel with all of you!