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Monthly Pastel Painting Lessons Online with Marla Baggetta

The Premiere Pastel Painting Lessons Membership Subscription from one of the most colorful artists in the world. 

“I’m excited to announce enter the 5th year of my flagship instructional offering – Monthly Pastel Painting Lessons Online. There is a whole world of content for you to learn from and enjoy here, hundreds of hours’ worth, with new lessons added every Month.”

– Marla Baggetta, Creator of Painting Lessons with Marla

As featured in many art books and journals

Marla’s talent, passion and educational focus has not gone unnoticed by the art community at large. She is also an award winning fine artist,  sought after speaker and educator whose number one goal is to pass on her own knowledge and practice of beauty and joy to as many people as possible, including YOU!

The online pastel painting lessons subscription for everyone. Here's what you get in first 12 Months:

61

SESSIONS
with 12 more in 2024! Each session has
at least
3 step-by-step painting video lessons!

250+

VIDEOS
In First 12 Months as a subscriber. Over 250 Hours of Content!



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IN-DEPTH COLORFUL STEP-BY-STEP EBOOKS A Veritable Encyclopedia of Pastel Painting

Beginners

I have carefully designed these lessons to be accessible to those who are just getting started with pastel painting. And if you need a more in depth introduction to pastel painting, check out my workshop: Pastels for the Serious Beginner

Amateurs

Does a busy lifestyle only afford you several hours a week to dedicate to Pastels? Not to worry! I have carefully designed these monthly sessions to be balanced and digestible, thereby ensuring progress even when access to the easel is limited.

Professionals

Even if you have been working with pastels for most of your life, I have something valuable to offer with these lessons. Be it a hard earned insight, or a refreshing return to the fundamentals, I share from the depth of what I have learned in my career.

Meet Your Teacher

Who is Marla Baggetta?

Marla is an incredibly talented, award winning fine artist who works with galleries throughout the US.  Every year she travels the globe teaching workshops and speaking at art events to inspire other painters.

She has been hard at work over the last several years teaching thousands of students around the globe on her premiere art education website, Painting Lessons with Marla.

“Whether you are completely new to pastel painting or looking to build on the foundation of knowledge you already have, these lessons are an exciting journey into the world of pastels. I’ll help you to gain confidence with the medium and learn to create dynamic pastel paintings of any subject. You’ll learn my techniques for using loose, confident mark-making to convey energy, atmosphere and emotion as you paint in pastel!”

Marla Baggetta

Decades of her experience collected and poured into the Pastel Painting Lessons Online subscription!

We are now in our FIFTH Year of Production!

Lessons are Divided into Monthly Sessions
All Active Members will get All Content From Year 1, YEar 2, YEAR 3, year 4 and YEAR 5!
(New Lessons Added every Year. you will have access as long as you maintain your subscription!)

New Features for Year 5!

ARTSPEAK

Candid Conversations + Lessons with Modern Masters. Their contributions will provide us with a well-rounded understanding of what it means to be a working artist in our contemporary world!

MASTERY MINDSET 

New feature that aims to enrich your learning path with freedom and flexibility, helping liberate you from conceptions of linear development! Unlock the keys to mastery!

Quick summary of what you're getting
in your FIRST 12 Months as a subscriber!

Each Monthly Session Contains Multiple Step-by-Step Videos
+
a Detailed PDF Study Guide!

Over 250 Videos and 61 Study Guides!

MONTH ONE

GETTING STARTED: THE BASICS

MONTH ONE

GARDENSCAPES

 

MONTH ONE

CLOUDS

MONTH ONE

NORTH AMERICA

NEW! MONTH ONE

MARLA LANDSCAPES

MONTH TWO

HOW TO PAINT WATER

MONTH TWO

RIVERS AND STREAMS

MONTH TWO

CHICKENS AND DUCKS

MONTH TWO

SOUTH PACIFC

NEW! MONTH TWO

STILL LIFE FLORALS

MONTH THREE

SKY AND CLOUDS

MONTH THREE

FLOWERS

MONTH THREE

WEATHER

MONTH THREE

EAST ASIA

NEW! MONTH THREE

URBANSCAPES

MONTH FOUR

DEALING WITH FOREGROUNDS

MONTH FOUR

BIRDS

 

MONTH FOUR

STILL LIFE

 

MONTH FOUR

THE MIDDLE EAST

NEW! MONTH FOUR

CUTE CRITTERS

MONTH FIVE

INCLUDING STRUCTURES

MONTH FIVE

MASTERS FOCUS

MONTH FIVE

INTIMATE LANDSCAPES

MONTH FIVE

EASTERN EUROPE

 

NEW! MONTH FIVE

ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES

 

MONTH SIX

WORK SMALL & GET BETTER FAST

MONTH SIX

SUNRISES AND SUNSETS

MONTH SIX

SNOWSCAPES

 

MONTH SIX

AFRICA

 

NEW! MONTH SIX

FOOD

 

MONTH SEVEN

THE PLEIN AIR EXPERIENCE

MONTH SEVEN

THE ITALIAN LANDSCAPE

MONTH SEVEN

FIGURES IN THE LANDSCAPE

MONTH SEVEN
WESTERN EUROPE
NEW! MONTH SEVEN

NOCTURNES 

MONTH EIGHT

HOW TO PAINT GLOWING FALL SCENES

MONTH EIGHT

FLOWER FIELDS

MONTH EIGHT

WAVES

MONTH EIGHT

LATIN AMERICA

NEW! MONTH EIGHT

WATER IN MOTION

MONTH NINE

UNDERPAINTING TECHNIQUES

MONTH NINE

FALL COLOR

MONTH NINE

EXPANSIVE LANDSCAPES

MONTH NINE

THE ARCTIC

NEW! MONTH NINE

BIRDS

MONTH TEN

ROADS + PATHS

MONTH TEN

THE SEASONS IN PASTEL

MONTH TEN

ORDINARY BEAUTY

MONTH TEN

SOUTHEAST ASIA

NEW! MONTH TEN

ROSES

MONTH ELEVEN

FOCUS ON COMPOSITION

 

MONTH ELEVEN

SEASCAPES

 

MONTH ELEVEN

MASTERS FOCUS

MONTH ELEVEN

INDIA

NEW! MONTH ELEVEN

SURFACES

MONTH TWELVE

MOUNTAINS

MONTH TWELVE

ROCKS + CLIFFS

MONTH TWELVE

FIGURES IN INTERIORS

MONTH TWELVE

ISLANDS

NEW! MONTH TWELVE

ISLANDS

Bonus Session

Nocturnes

Bonus 1 + 2

How To Create Beautiful Paintings From Reference Photos + 200 Landscape Photos to Paint

New Year 5 Session Wraps Step-by-Step Lessons added Every Month!

More Features

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2 Members-Only Livestreams Each MOnth

Members will receive special access to members-only livestream events. Lots of fun things will happen here, and there will be an opportunity for live Q+A with Marla as well as critique feedback.

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Inside The Artist's Studio

New videos that I create each month exploring topics which I have never presented before! My personal process creating new art, and working behind the scenes sharing my eureka moments drawn from personal research and study

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Learning Pathways

New videos that I create each month exploring topics which I have never presented before! My personal process creating new art, and working behind the scenes sharing my eureka moments drawn from personal research and study

MemberS only fAcebook Group

You will be invited to join an exclusive Facebook group where you can interact, collaborate and create with fellow students!

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Exclusive Members only Discounts

All subscribers receive exclusive discount of $20 off of all of my online workshops. These workshops offer a deep dive into specific topics. I am always hard at work on something new. Don’t miss out!

All content is 100% digital. Get instant access.

Watch and learn on the go, on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Marla’s site is designed to work with you, where you work Learning pastel painting has never been easier.

It takes about 60 seconds to sign up. Don’t wait!

Here are the New Monthly Pastel Painting Lessons Online Sessions for Year 5

Everything you need to start or expand your pastel painting experience is right here!
Become a member and gain instant access. Members start getting access to all year 1+2+3+4 content right away and maintain access as long as you have an active subscription membership. Please see pricing and sign up for more details. 

You will still get all of the content from Years 1-4. Click Here to Review All The Content You Will Get From Previous Years!

NEW!
MONTH ONE

MARLA LANDSCAPES

Through these projects, my goal is to inspire you to approach potential subjects with a fresh perspective. You’ll come to realize that many reference photos hold hidden potential, just waiting to be discovered if you know how to look for it.

Included in the session:

20 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
MONTH Two

STILL LIFE FLORALS

When I paint, my aim is to create poetry, not novels. Fortunately, our viewers do a lot of this work for us. The human brain fills in so much information that we need only suggest most elements in a painting, leaving the rest to the observer’s interpretation. Once an artist realizes that not every minute detail needs to be included, a whole new world of creative possibilities opens up.

Included in the session:

24 PAGE PDF

4 VIDEOS

4 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
MONTH Three

Urbanscapes

By exploring a wide range of urban environments, you can diversify your urbanscape painting subjects and develop a deeper understanding of the unique characteristics and challenges associated with each scene.

Included in the session:

20 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month 4

Cute Critters

In this session, we will delve into the art of capturing the essence of cuteness in your pastel paintings, exploring techniques and approaches that will allow you to create truly heartwarming artworks. As we progress, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of cuteness. This knowledge will enable you to produce more engaging and delightful pastel artwork that features endearing creatures.

Included in the session:

22 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month Five

Abstract Landscapes

This month’s study is of a fascinating component of the landscape: water. Water has an irresistible pull on us from lakes, streams, creeks, rivers to waterfalls!

Included in the session:

25 PAGE PDF

4 VIDEOS

4 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month Six

Food

I’m so excited about this month’s topic. I don’t think you’ll find a more simple, yet rich genre to delve into! The colors, surfaces, textures are endless. Begin by fueling your excitement with a trip to the grocery store.

Included in the session:

19 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month Seven

Nocturnes

Painting the twinkling, shimmering scenes of the night can introduce an artist to a whole new genre and type of imagery. It’s not challenging to capture the mood of the evening once we’ve got our values sorted!

Included in the session:

19 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month Eight

Water In Motion

This subject has held a popular spot throughout art history. The challenge for the artist lies in capturing the intricate motion of water. With concentrated study, we can paint the action of waves as they crash against rocks and then recoil, while also appreciating the subtleties of tranquil waters.

Included in the session:

22 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month Nine

BIRDS

Each project will highlight a particular type of underpainting and a unique method to jump-start the piece. Exploring different approaches to initiate a piece, such as crafting a detailed sketch or working from the inside out with color and value is crucial.

Included in the session:

21 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month Ten

Roses

Consider this month as a period of focused study, particularly dedicated to enhancing your painting skills. Practice painting a variety of surfaces using pastels; careful selection of materials, lighting, and backgrounds can all contribute to the improvement of your abilities.

Included in the session:

22 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month Eleven

Surface Materials

Weather affects us every day so it makes perfect sense that weather would find its way into art both as a subject and as the backdrop in works created by artists over the years. But how do we depict something fleeting such as the wind blowing, the sun shining, the fog drifting?

Included in the session:

22 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

NEW!
Month TWelve

FIGURES IN THE LANDSCAPE

The pastel portraits I created for you in this session were guided by my previous works on Procreate and my overall studies in portraiture. A notable method I utilized was the Loomis head ball and plane method, which I successfully applied in the initial stages of pastel portraits.

Included in the session:

22 PAGE PDF

3 VIDEOS

3 STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS

MONTHLY PASTEL PAINTING LESSONS ONLINE

  • Over 250 Hours of Video
  •  61 Illustrated Study Guides
  • Monthly Super Stream Live Lessons
  • Monthly Critique Stream Live Lessons
  • Artspeak – Guest Artist Lessons + Interviews
  • Mastery Mindset – Learn Like a Master!
  • Inside the Artist Studio – Insights + Inspirations
  • Learning Pathways – Guides to our Library
  • Mileage Training Archive
  • Exclusive Member Discounts
  • Private Facebook Group
  • Early Access to In Person Workshops
  • AND LOTS MORE!

It takes about 60 seconds to sign up. Don’t wait!

BONUS PACK

Extras to help learn even more!

How To Create Beautiful Paintings From Reference Photos

Working from life is unquestionably the optimal way to work, but it’s not always possible. Weather, mobility, time constraints, among other things makes painting from life impractical some of the time. Weather is often an issue for me. No matter how hard-core you are, sometimes conditions will not allow you to do your best work outdoors. You may be on a painting trip when there isn’t enough time to paint all the many scenes that inspire you. If we don’t use photo reference in these cases, we could miss out on an opportunity to paint something of great merit.

200 Landscape Photos to Paint

I always suggest that you take your own photographs, but because I know it’s not always possible for everyone to do that, I’ve put together this resource pack of 200 reference photos. I have many, many students struggle with what to paint and whether their photos are appropriate. I decided to share some of my pictures with you hoping they’ll spark new ideas on what makes a good subject. Some of them I’ve painted, some I haven’t. I hope that they will inspire you to get to the easel and perhaps take some photo expeditions of your own.

It takes about 60 seconds to sign up. Don’t wait!

All content is 100% digital. Get instant access.

Watch and learn on the go, on your smartphone, tablet or laptop, while you are driving in a bus or waiting for your favorite cup of coffee. Learning pastel painting has never been easier.

Try this course with no risk.

If you’re not satisfied within 30 days, we’ll give you a refund. No questions asked.

Testimonials

All content is 100% digital. Get instant access.

Watch and learn on the go, on your smartphone, tablet or laptop, while you are riding in a bus or waiting for your favorite cup of coffee. Learning pastel painting has never been easier.

Try this course with no risk.

It takes about 60 seconds to sign up. Don’t wait!

100% money back guarantee.

I am fundamentally committed to your success and happiness. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with my Monthly Pastel Lessons Online, within 30 days of first signing up, I will issue you a 100% refund. No Questions Asked!

I am always hard at work improving my offerings to you and I welcome all feedback, both positive and negative. 

Marla Baggetta

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