Pastel Landscapes

2nd Friday of the month

10:30am to 1:00pm

To May 8

About the Course

This course is for students with some knowledge of working with pastel. You will work on your own projects at your own easel.

The course will take a summer break after May 8th and will return in the fall (September to December) if there is interest. Students can email Sherry at sakillingsworth@gmail.com for more information, class availability and supplies.

Your Instructor

Sherry Killingsworth

Sherry Killingsworth fell in love with drawing and painting at an early age. A native Texan, Sherry was raised in Houston and earned a Fine Arts degree from Stephen F. Austin University. In 1988, after receiving a box of Rembrandt soft pastels as a gift, she sought out instruction from Bryan pastelist Emma Stark. She has continued her education with nationally known artists including Bob Rohm, Rita Kirkman, Karen Margulis, Christine Swann, Richard McKinley and Albert Handell.

Sherry is primarily a landscape artist who paints in a realistic/impressionistic style. Her work has garnered many awards in both regional and national juried shows, including Best of Show 2017 Pastel Society of Southeast Texas', Art of the Pastel, Honorable Mention in 2018 and second place in 2019.

She is a current member of the Brenham Fine Arts League, the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas, the Pastel Society of the West Coast, Austin Pastel Society and the Pastel Society of Southwest Texas. She was also active in the Brazos Valley Art League from 1988 - 2017.