Introducing Food in Pastel
An Online Workshop
with Marla Baggetta
Have you ever gazed at a slice of sunlit fruit, a steaming cup of coffee, or a decadent dessert and wished you could capture that moment in art? Today, I’m excited to share my new online workshop, “Food in Pastel,” where we’ll transform everyday culinary subjects into stunning works of art.
Over 13 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 115+ 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 Landscapes in Pastel. Divided into 9 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:
Introduction
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Guided Learning: Introduction
Suggested Materials
The Allure of Still Life Painting
A History of Food in Art
Chapter 2:
Foundations
Before diving into specific subjects, it’s essential to build a strong artistic foundation. This chapter focuses on key concepts like structure, layering, and color relationships. You’ll learn how to see and simplify complex forms, control edges, and create depth, ensuring your paintings feel rich and dimensional.
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Guided Learning: Foundations
The Form Principle
Seeing Planes
Layering + Opacity
Hard, Soft + Lost Edges
Backgrounds
Color Harmony
Chapter 3:
Breakfast
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Guided Learning + Video Instruction: Breakfast
Sunny Side Art
Toast + Jam
Chapter 4:
Fruits
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Guided Learning + Video Instruction:
Bowl of Strawberries
Still Life with Fruit
Eggplant Blossom
Chapter 5:
Veggies
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Guided Learning + Video Instruction:
Red Onion
Colorful Carrots
Garden Majesty
Chapter 6:
Snacks + Sweets
From shiny candy wrappers to soft cupcake frosting, sweets and snacks invite you to experiment with contrast, reflection, and texture. This chapter focuses on achieving the right balance of light and shadow to make these indulgent treats look as delicious as they taste.
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Guided Learning:
Black Butte
Chapter 7:
Beverages
Liquids and glass introduce the challenge of transparency, reflection, and distortion. This chapter breaks down the way light moves through and around different surfaces, helping you paint drinks that feel luminous and realistic.
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Guided Learning + Video Instruction:
Fancy Martini
Coffee Time
Blue Gatorade
Chapter 8:
Dinnertime
A well-plated meal combines a variety of textures, colors, and surfaces. This chapter focuses on creating depth and dimension in more complex compositions, using layering and color harmony to make meals visually inviting.
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Guided Learning + Video Instruction:
Sushi Array
Lobster Dinner
Burger Delight
Chapter 9:
Wrapping Up
With a full collection of studies behind you, this final chapter helps you refine your work. Through self-critique and composition review, you’ll learn how to assess your progress, troubleshoot challenges, and continue growing as an artist beyond this workshop.
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Guided Learning:Key Points to Remember
What’s Working, What’s Not
Self Critique
Afterword
Suggested Reading Materials
Resources
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Beautifully Designed Ebook
90+ pages of in-depth content
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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World Class Video Instruction
Like having a teacher at the easel with you, no matter where you are
Fun and Easeful Instruction
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!
Food in Pastel!
24/7/365 COURSE ACCESS
Food in Pastel in this incredible Online Workshop!
Frequently Asked Questions
You need to log into the site to participate in the workshop so you will need an internet connection. Workshops and Subscriptions are accessible on iPads, tablets, computers, laptops and even phones – any device you can watch access the web on.
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Sure, you can open a support ticket and we’ll help you right away. Just Email Suport and we will reply within 24 hours! If we don’t know the answer to your question, we’ll ask Marla and she’ll reply as quickly as she can.
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!
100% Digital Online Course
Works With All Devices
24/7 Access No Matter Where You Are
Easy To Follow
Our Site has been carefully designed to be easy to follow. Our simple learning system tracks your progress and takes out the hassle, allowing you to focus on panting!