Demo and Mini-Workshop
by
Patrick D. Harron
Clouds: Atmosphere and Structure
Our featured artist, Patrick D. Harron, will take us on an exploration of dramatic cloud formations, contrasting light and shadow, and the warm evening sunlight breaking through the darker clouds. He will focus on atmosphere and expressive mark-making to capture the movement of the sky.
We hope you will join us! Come early at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments and socializing. The general meeting will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
If you live out of the area, we will also be connecting our members via Zoom.
MINI-WORKSHOP
Following the general meeting, Patrick will be our mini-workshop instructor where students will learn the techniques demonstrated during the general meeting. Learn first-hand how to be more expressive! This workshop is appropriate for all skill levels, and is limited to 16 students.
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. following the general meeting.
Supply List: Bring your usual set of hard and soft pastels, easel and support for your painting surface, and a spray bottle for water. Patrick will be using either Ampersand Pastelbord or UART 400-grit paper, preferably 8 × 12 inches or larger.
Reference Photo: Please download and bring it to class.
Cost: $45 Registration must be paid with credit card online. Refunds will be issued less transaction fees.
Registration: Members will be notified when registration opens.
About Patrick…
Patrick D. Harron is a British-born soft pastel artist based in Los Angeles, California.
Originally from London, Patrick's move to California introduced him to a diverse range of landscapes, from the dramatic coastline of the Pacific Coast Highway to the vast deserts, mountains, and open countryside found throughout the American West. These ever-changing environments have become a central inspiration in his work.
Having been drawn to landscapes from an early age, Patrick's passion for art developed into a full-time pursuit, with a particular focus on the expressive qualities of soft pastels. His work is largely impressionistic, combining loose, intuitive mark-making with simplified forms and a thoughtful use of colour. Rather than focusing on accurately recreating a particular location, he aims to capture the atmosphere and emotions associated with a place, leaving room for the viewer to bring their own memories and interpretations to each painting.
Patrick's work has been exhibited in numerous national and international pastel exhibitions, receiving awards including Best in Show at the 2026 Pikes Peak Pastel Society Luminosity Juried Show and Second Place at their 2025 Annual National Juried Show.
Chalk Sea
All paintings are by Patrick D. Harron. See more of his art at https://pdharronart.com.