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Introducing Landscapes in Pastel

An Online Workshop
with Marla Baggetta

Whether you’re painting your first tree or you’re an experienced artist, this workshop invites you to explore the timeless allure of landscape painting through the vibrant medium of pastels. From dramatic storm clouds to serene meadows, landscapes offer endless opportunities to capture nature’s ever-changing moods and moments. As I painted these scenes, I found myself immersed in the quiet magic of each location – the way light filters through leaves, how clouds paint shadows across rolling hills, and the mesmerizing dance of reflections on water. Join me, and I promise, you’ll discover new ways to see and capture the enduring beauty of the natural world.

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Over 10 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 Landscapes in Pastel.  Divided into 14 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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Private Facebook Community

 You’ll also have access to a private Facebook group where you can share your progress, ask questions of Marla and a community of your fellow students who are also taking the course to keep you motivated and inspired along the way. 

Course Contents

Each chapter focuses on a Study or a Step By Step Demo

Chapter 1:
Introduction

Together, we’re going to dive into the breathtaking world of nature, from sweeping mountain vistas to the quiet, intimate charm of a reflective pond. There will be plenty of “aha” moments as we explore the magic of light, color, and atmosphere. And along the way, we’ll uncover how to infuse your own sense of wonder into every painting you create.
  • Guided Learning: Introduction
    Suggested Materials
    Allure of the Landscape
    A History of Landscape Art

Chapter 2:
Sky

The answer to “how do you paint a sky?” lies not in following strict formulas or methods, but in observation – the more you observe, the more you can translate that vision into paint.
  • Guided Learning + Video Instruction: Introduction
    How to Paint the Sky
    Understanding Skies
    Artist Focus: John Constable
    Common Cloud Forms
    Color Picking Exercise
    The Form Principle
    Aerial Perspective Sky Studies + Wrap-Up

Chapter 3:
Trees

Trees possess universal qualities that provide consistent visual elements an artist can rely on when capturing the essence of trees in the landscape.
  • Guided Learning + Video Instruction:
    How to Paint Trees
    Understanding Trees
    Artist Focus: John F. Carlson
    Carlson’s Theory of Angles
    Common Tree Forms
    Primary Masses + Core Shapes
    Painting Sky Holes
    Picking Greens
    Tree Studies + Wrap-Up

Chapter 4:
Water

Always bear in mind that when looking at water, you’re still seeing and painting shapes, value, and color. Look at the water objectively and paint what you see, not what you think water should look like.
  • Guided Learning + Video Instruction:
    How to Paint Water
    Understanding Water
    Artist Focus: Claude Monet
    Common Water States
    Reflections + Refractions
    Color Picking Exercise
    Water Study + Wrap-Up

Chapter 5:
Albuquerque Sky

We’ll focus on capturing the dramatic gesture of cloud forms and the vibrant energy of the sky, contrasted with the subdued, neutral tones of the urban foreground, using bold, sweeping stokes to convey the atmospheric drama of shifting light and clouds.

  • Guided Learning:
    Albuquerque Sky​

Chapter 6:
Black Butte

We’ll focus on capturing the delicate quality of light trickling through a forest canopy, illuminating a hidden pathway. The play of dappled light and shadow creates a magical atmosphere, drawing attention to the vibrant greens of the forest vegetation and the warm hues of the sunlit path.
  • Guided Learning:
    Black Butte​

Chapter 7:
A Gentle Green

This scene offers an excellent opportunity to practice aerial perspective, highlighting the transition from the bright and inviting foreground to the hazy, distant hills through the subtle adjustment of color saturation and value to convey the depth and atmosphere of the scene
  • Guided Learning:
    A Gentle Green​

Chapter 8:
Meadow Path

The golden fields provide an opportunity to practice layered blending techniques and expressive mark-marking that express the sunlit textures of grasses moving in the wind.
  • Guided Learning:
    Meadow Path​

Chapter 9:
Oregon Road

By the end of the lesson, you’ll have a strong understanding of light and shadow patterns and how to use value as a foundation for a compelling composition.
  • Guided Learning:
    Oregon Road

Chapter 10:
Winter Fantasy

We’ll explore the striking contrast of winter’s subdued neutrals with the vibrant remnants of fall color, celebrating the transition of seasons with and interplay of muted whites, grays, and soft greens, with warm, saturated, autumnal hues.
  • Guided Learning:
    Winter Fantasy

Chapter 11:
Wallowa Lake

The hazy atmosphere offers an excellent opportunity to experiment with muted tones, capturing the effect of sunlight diffused through the summer heat
  • Guided Learning:
    Wallowa Lake

Chapter 12:
Taos Alley

This lesson emphasizes finding beauty in the ordinary, encouraging students to focus on light, reflection, and the power of unexpected color relationships.
  • Guided Learning:
    Taos Alley
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Chapter 13:
15 Minute Challenge

This lesson incorporates a time limit to encourage decisiveness and a break from overthinking, challenging students to work swiftly and intuitively, using my reference as well as choosing your own.
  • Guided Learning:
    15 Minute Challenge
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Chapter 14:
Wrapping up

A common theme throughout this workshop is the importance of observation. The best thing you can do is train yourself to see the world around you with an artist’s eye. Study nature to understand its forms, textures, and how light interacts with each element.
  • Guided Learning:
    Self-Critiquing
    Resources
    References
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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.

A Lifetime of Artist Experience
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Over 30 years as a professional artist and teacher

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Stunning Artwork, Photographs and Illustration

Following Marla's Instruction is a Pleasure and A Breeze
thanks to Creative and Beautiful Design

Marl a Has Thousands of Satisfied Students

What people say?

I was both stimulated and excited at the prospect of taking on a totally new medium. I adored the class work and the interaction with other students. I hope to take another class soon and I feel I have learned a great deal in”mark making” and with a new medium upon which to play. Thanks, Marla!
Donna
Santa Fe
I have been so impressed with your online painting lessons. You put so much work into presenting the concepts clearly with your teaching, examples, and demos. There is so much content on your site and I’m still scratching the surface of your offerings but I feel that every exercise you suggest helps me grow in depth and breadth. Thank you for your commitment (and perfectionism) to giving us the best learning experience.
Francesca
Montana

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!

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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.

If you have any problems with playing a video or hearing a video, try these steps: 

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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! 

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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!

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