Key Dates: 

• Workshop: October 14-16 (3 days)
• 20 total registrants
• MPS Member Registration Begins: August 14, 2026
• Non-Member Registration Opens: September 14, 2026

Workshop Description:

Do you want to break free from the restraints of your reference photos and paint boldly and confidently?  

In this workshop we’ll explore the power of  value, color, and composition. Using a variety of techniques, we’ll learn to create vibrant, expressive landscapes with bold mark making - a key to keeping our paintings fresh and dynamic.  

There will be a focus on learning to see color and temperature to create mood in our work and free ourselves from the limits of our references.

Materials List

About the Artist Instructor: 

Kim's landscapes are inspired by the beautiful woods of Washington State where she lives. She plays with light filtering through trees, reflective ponds, and stunning skies. She also enjoys the occasional still life and wildlife painting.  

She is a Master Circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies and a Signature member of the Northwest Pastel Society. She exhibits regularly around the globe and has won numerous awards. Her work is in private and public collections worldwide, including the Pastel Museum in Saint-Auyale, France.

https://www.kimeshelman.com/about

Details: 

• Cost: $450
• Dates: October 14-16, 2026
• Location: Howard County Arts Council, 8360 Court Ave Ellicott City, MD 21043
• Registration opens for Members 4 weeks before non-members. 

Registration:

• Class size is limited to 20 and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis with priority given to Maryland Pastel Society members.  
• Accommodations, meals, and supplies not included.
• Full payment is required at the time of registration. Multiple payment options are available: credit card or check.   

IMPORTANT NOTE: Completion of the registration form AND receipt of full payment of $450 will place you on the roster.  A confirmation email will be sent to you after your full payment is received.