Fremont Art Association will feature prolific painter, Debbie Wardrope, at its virtual General Meeting and Art Demo on Wednesday, June 4.
Painting has been a lifelong passion for Wardrope. While soft pastel is her medium of choice, she also paints with oils and acrylics. Wardrope paints the familiar and brings into focus some of what is missed in the pace of daily life. Her creations are marked by a strong sense of place and time and characterized by her masterful use of light and color.
In her demo, “Capturing Light in Soft Pastel,” Wardrope will illustrate the versatility of the medium in painting light to enliven the vitality of any landscape, seascape or cityscape on paper. She will demystify how soft pastel’s vibrant pigments and velvety textures can catch the golden glow of a vineyard on a late afternoon. As she puts it: “As pastel layers build up on the surface, they catch and reflect the light, creating a luminous, almost magical effect.”
Wardrope has a BFA in illustration from California College of the Arts. A recipient of numerous awards, she has exhibited in many group and solo shows, such as Art Expo in New York, and has shown her paintings in galleries from Yountville to Carmel.
Her body of work can be found at: debbiewardropeart.com.
The free demo will be held via Zoom. Participants must register in advance to receive the Zoom link via email.
Fremont Art Association General Meeting and Art Demo
Wednesday, June 4
1 – 3pm
Online via Zoom
Register at: fremontartassociation.org/monthlymeetinganddemo
