2018 Instructors
Michael Story - Oil
Deborah Stewart - Abstract Acrylic and Pastel
Betty Carr - Watercolor
Deborah Stewart - Abstract Acrylic and Pastel
Betty Carr - Watercolor
OIL - Michael Story
www.michaelstory.com Michael Story earned a BFA at University of South Carolina, followed by freelancing, establishing himself as an illustrator and designer, but the confines of advertising art eventually brought about a shift toward fine art. Story enrolled studied watercolor with the late South Carolina artist Robert Mills and studied pastel and oil painting with internationally known artist Daniel Greene. Story subsequently began experiencing success in competitions and shows, developing a following of corporate collectors, private buyers, and art galleries. His love of the water and familiarity with southern rivers and barrier islands triggered a subsequent exploration of those subjects for many of his paintings. Today Michael Story is an award-winning artist who regularly teaches pastel and oil painting, guest lectures, and juries art shows. 
WATERCOLOR - Betty Carr
www.bettycarrfineart.com Betty Carr is emerging as one of the foremost painters of the southwest. Her use of color, light and shade accentuate her subject matter while showing her love of nature and its forms. Since gaining her MA from San Jose State University, California, Betty has taught painting, drawing and sculpture at primary, secondary and college levels and has developed a following through both private and workshop instruction. She is collected both privately and corporately as well as being accepted in numerous juried exhibitions. Betty has recently been selected as a master painter in the American Impressionist Society. She is also a signature member of Arizona Plein Air Painters Association. Betty in discussing her painting style; impressionism, enthusiastic brushwork and the use of light and dark shows the enthusiasm and spontaneity of getting the scene in her hands. |
ABSTRACT ACRYLIC AND PASTEL Deborah Stewart
www.deborahstewart.com Deborah Stewart is a Signature Member and Master Pastelist of the Pastel Society of America and in the Master's Circle of the International Association of Pastel Societies. Her abstract pastels have won awards from International Artist magazine, Pastel Society of America and the International Association of Pastel Societies. She is the author of Abstract Art Painting: Expressions in Mixed Media by Northlight Books and a series of videos on creating abstract art. She teaches workshops throughout the United States and judge pastel competitions. She creates paintings in pastel and mixed media on canvas. Her works are created in a non-objective style and abstract realism. Most of her work is inspired by nature and the environment. Her current theme is titled Return to the Garden and I explore floral themes throughout the various media that she works in. 
INDEPENDENT STUDY This is an opportunity for the experienced artist to work independently at their own level and in their own style, while enjoying the "Halsey" experience! Participants will be free to create and experiment at their own pace while benefiting from the shared studio experience and uninterrupted painting time. Oil artists please use Gamsol or odorless turpenoid. Please no sanding or other bothersome activities in the studio.
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