Explore and create art reflective of power and emotions with the underlying red hue base. The color red invokes a greater emotional association that ranges from energy, passion, to dominance than any other color on the spectrum. This series of classes will take one on a journey through the use of the red chroma and color expressionism. Execute sunsets, floral gardens and pastoral landscapes, while honing the ability with the pastel medium. Emphasis will be on exploratory studies and demonstrations, with one-to-one assistance on refining drawing techniques. Individuality in style and expression will be highly encouraged. This class is open to artists at all levels. Please sign up early for class size is limited to 12 students. Come and play!

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Albuquerque multidisciplinary artist Susan E. Roden, attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and the Houston Art Institute. Her art is exhibited nationally and she is the recipient of awards including Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club’s Award (NY) and the Yarka Award from the Salmagundi Club (NY). She attended residencies to Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park (2009) and California’s Desert Dairy Farm (2021, 2022). Roden was featured on the cover of the Pastel Artist International Magazine (2002) with an accompanied article of her technique and cited in the Southwest Art Magazine. She has taught at the University of California San Diego Extension, San Diego Museum of Art and Oasis /Albuquerque.