Introducing Flower Bouquets in Pastel
An Online Workshop
with Marla Baggetta
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this workshop is tailored to inspire you to embrace the world of pastels and capture the mesmerizing beauty of flower bouquets.
Flowers, with their myriad colors, shapes, and textures, have always been a timeless muse for artists. Their delicate petals, the dance of light and shadow, and their transient beauty have an undeniable allure. As I painted these bouquets, I was enveloped in the fragrance and the memories they evoked. Join me, and I promise, you’ll be transported to a world where petals, stems, and colors come alive.
Over 11 Hours of Video
We have worked hard to bring you high quality instructional videos that provides easy to follow, clear and detailed instruction. You’ll have lifetime access to all the videos enabling you work at your own pace in the comfort of your own home from any device for a seamless and modern online experience.
Beautifully Illustrated PDF
Our 90+ page detailed coursework presents you with an illustrated guide to materials, theory and wisdom from an expert instructor and professional artist covering everything you need to get started with Flower Bouquets in Pastel. Divided into 7 highly structured chapters, Marla will guide you through all of the necessary groundwork, reinforced with exciting exercises and step-by-step demonstrations, providing you a roadmap to becoming an accomplished artist.
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Course Contents
Each chapter focuses on a Study or a Step By Step Demo
Chapter 1:
Getting Started
This workshop is a sanctuary where conventions are challenged and creativity is unhinged, allowing you to tap into the profound emotional power of color and form, free from dependence on photo references.. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced artist, I invite you to embrace this opportunity to invent and refine your unique style, to paint with more freedom and authority, and to discover a more expressive, authentic, and uninhibited form of artistic expression. Welcome to a world where your art can truly resonate and be a mirror to your soul.
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Guided Learning: Introduction
Materials
Setting Up a Bouquet -
Video: Project Overview
Setting Up a Bouquet
Chapter 2:
Quiet Bouquets
This chapter includes four exquisite still life artworks, each capturing the essence of tranquility and beauty. I showcase the versatility of pastels in depicting delicate floral arrangements, from pink roses in a cream vase against a muted background to the striking contrast of a red rose and white chrysanthemum in deep shadows. It includes the sunlit warmth of peonies in a translucent vase, and concludes with an intimate portrayal of white roses in a red jar, set against a dance of light and shadow. Each piece in this chapter beautifully illustrates the subtleties of light, color, and texture, inviting the viewer into a serene world of quiet bouquets.
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Guided Learning:
Pink Roses
Red Rose + White Chrysanthemum
Peonies in Green Vase
White Roses in Red Ball Jar
Chapter 3:
From the Garden
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Guided Learning:
Sring Flowers in a Jar
Mixed Garden Bouquet
Sunflowers
Chapter 4:
Single Blossoms
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Guided Learning:
Single Pink Rose
Single Darhlia
Single Tulip
Chapter 5:
Elegantly Simple
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Guided Learning:
Yellow Lilies in Clear Vase
Lilies in Ginger Jar
Chapter 6:
Capstone Bouquets
Our floral celebration culminates with three diverse compositions, each a testament to the versatility and depth of the medium. “Periwinkle Fantasy” bursts with a dynamic blend of blues and violets in a bold vase, set against a dreamy backdrop, capturing the energy of an abstract garden. “Market Bouquet” contrasts this with a small textured vase holding vibrant flowers against muted foliage, exploring the emotional interplay of color. Lastly, “Loose Freeform Bouquet” embraces minimalism, using color and light to suggest the shapes of a bouquet, highlighting the power of negative space and the beauty of understatement. Together, these pieces encapsulate the series’ exploration of floral art, from vivid expression to subtle suggestion.
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Guided Learning:
Periwinkle Fantasy
Market Bouquet
Loose Freeform Bouquet
Chapter 7:
Afterword
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Guided Learning:
Self-Critiquing
Resources
References
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In Depth Theory and Guidance
Marla isolates the complex principles of painting and investigates them practically and simply so any student can comprehend and execute even the most difficult problems. Moving from simple to more involved concepts, each lesson builds on the previous so you’ll gain a sound foundation to further your study and practice of painting.
Step by Step Guided Demonstrations
Marla guides you through the time-tested fundamentals step by step, stroke by stroke from the very beginning stages of a drawing to the finish line in a logical and enjoyable path. Marla stresses the need to develop your own judgement and individual voice as an artist.
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With a lifetime of experience as an artist and educator, Marla brings an unparalleled combination of joy and wisdom directly to your home. We have worked hard to offer beautiful and clear video instruction, providing valuable education and insight, that will keep you inspired for months and even years.
Up Close and Personal at the Easel
Following along while learning has never been easier! The demonstration view shows the progress of each painting, the reference photo and thumbnail when appropriate, so you get to see how each piece is built from start to finish. Marla narrates her progress in real time as she is painting, so you won’t miss a thing!
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Flower Bouquets in Pastel in this incredible Online Workshop!
Frequently Asked Questions
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The workshop assignments are online accessible 24×7 – you can take the lessons any time you want. You are not required to complete the course in a specified amount of time. You get access to all the assignments in the workshop at once in a secure member’s area on PaintingLessonsWithMarla.com
When you register for the workshop, you’ll get a Student Account which gives you access to the My Courses area on the PaintingLessonsWithMarla.com website. Your Student Account will allow you take lessons and complete assignments any time you want.
You get lifetime access to the workshop and lessons you pay for so you can finish your painting any time. It’s fun to keep up with your fellow artists and see how they are doing too but you can stop and come back to it any time, 24×7. Assignment reminders are sent via email but you can complete them at your own pace – no problem at all!
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