2026 Workshop
Quiet Subject,
Roaring Results
with Lisa Ober, PSA, IAPS/MC, HACS
Friday, October 9th
& Saturday, October 10th
9 am to 4 pm
Registration starts on April 15th for Members, and on May 15th for Non-Members.
Workshop Information
by Lisa Ober
Add some excitement and creativity to your still life painting in this color-filled workshop on how to create beautifully detailed and unique still life paintings in pastel. Lisa Ober will take a step-by-step approach through her unique still life technique, from the first sketch to the finished piece using a photo reference (provided). Short demonstrations followed by plenty of class work time will ignite a passion for still life painting as students see their colorful paintings take shape. Participants will learn the skills needed to create believable and realistic still life paintings that are loaded with impressive details. Lisa will discuss developing keen observation skills, color selection, pastel application, and she will disclose her secrets for handling difficult surfaces such as glass or metal—giving special attention to this area.
Students will get plenty of personal attention, and Lisa’s enthusiasm for still life painting is as contagious for the beginner as it is for the experienced painter. Regardless of favorite subject matter, students will leave with some hot tips for making their future paintings stand out in a crowd. If those in the class aren’t already in love with still life painting, they will be by the end of this one!
Skills:
Composition for a spectacular still life
Lisa’s method of pastel application
Building a painting in layers
Color with punch and pizazz
Choosing the right values
Training your eye to see detail
Going the extra mile with your paintings
Location
Bemis School of Art
818 Pelham Pl,
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
Price
Member Price: $325 plus PayPal fee of $3.25 if paying on-line
Non-Member Price: $375 plus PayPal fee if paying on-line
Non-Members can register starting on May 15th
Member Payment Plan
Members can pay $162.50 plus PayPal fees in two installments, if paying on line. First payment is due when registering, and final payments are due by August 31.
Payment can be also made by check. Please down load and fill out the pdf HERE, and mail it and a check to:
Pikes Peak Pastel Society
P.O. Box 2443
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-2443
Attn: WORKSHOP/Margie Miller
Lisa Ober
Lisa Ober is a portrait and still life painter, workshop teacher, and founder and board member of Heartland Art Club in St. Louis, MO. Ober’s work has appeared in publications including The Pastel Journal and Southwest Art. She has enjoyed numerous awards in the Pastel 100, an international pastel competition sponsored by The Pastel Journal, a top award in the prestigious PastelWorld, a competition and exhibit held at the IAPS Biennial Convention. Collectors have recognized her work for its clever content, exquisite realism, and detail. Ober enjoys making pastels “behave” the way she envisions as she endeavors to use the medium in fresh new ways. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and IAPS Master’s Circle member.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds of the registration fee minus a $75 administrative fee will be allowed until September 25, 2025. After September 25, 2025, refunds will not be provided unless we can find someone to fill your spot.
We always feel sad when a personal emergency arises, however we must strictly adhere to this cancellation policy regardless of circumstance. Therefore, refunds will not be issued due to illness or personal emergencies. No-shows will not receive a refund, regardless of the circumstances. If you drop out of a class once it has started, you will not receive a refund.
By registering for this workshop, the participant accepts the intent of the workshop description, and also accepts reasonable adjustments to logistics and content due to unforeseen circumstances. We reserve the right to cancel any workshop, in which case we will make a full refund. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.