Dramatic Skies in Acrylic Paint

Capture those beautiful sunset skies with dramatic cloud formations from your photos in a painting that you create. Learn the unique techniques demonstrated by renowned artist, Francesca Pelaggi – Fine Artist / Instructor, as she develops a painting, step by step, from start to finish. She will use a full spectrum of color, expressive brush strokes and palette knife as well as glazing layers to create a luminous painting. Students will follow along, working from their own reference photo and painting their own individual work of art.

You will learn art fundamentals of color mixing and layering, shading and blending. Individual attention will be given to each student. A supply list is available as well as supplies provided upon request, for a small fee of $25, paid to the instructor. All skill levels are welcome, and beginners are encouraged.

For registration inquiries, please contact the Box Office at 973-971-3706.

About the Instructor

Francesca is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Illustration and a concentration using acrylics and pastels, studied at Ringling College of Art & Design and Du Crete School of Art.

She possesses over 40 years of art and 15 years of teaching experience. As an accomplished Fine Artist, she uses acrylic, oil, pastels and all drawing mediums. Genre’s range from landscapes, still life, figurative and portraits. She is an award winning artist and her work can be seen at the ACL Gallery, various juried shows in NJ and NY as well as on her website  www.francescapelaggi.com. Francesca is a member of the ACNJ, PSNJ (Signature Member) and RHAA.

She enjoys sharing her passion and experience with others, teaching children and adults, beginner to advanced. She instructs classes in acrylic, oil, pastels, watercolor and all drawing mediums. Classes are taught at her studio located in Riker Hill Art Park in Livingston NJ as well as the Morris Museum, Morristown NJ.

No filming of the instructor.