"Realistic Painting in Pastels: Birds, Dogs, Florals & More" with Robert Wortmann (Sep 25, 2026)
REALISTIC PAINTING IN PASTELS: BIRDS, DOGS, FLORALS & MORE
with Instructor Robert Wortmann
WHEN:
1 FULL-DAY
Friday (10am to 4pm)
September 25, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC) 
Realistic Painting in Pastels: Birds, Dogs, Florals & More with Robert Wortmann invites students to explore the beauty and versatility of soft pastels while creating realistic artwork inspired by birds, dogs, florals, and more. In this engaging workshop, Robert will demonstrate how to use soft pastels to build rich color, texture, depth, and detail, helping participants bring their subject matter to life with confidence.
Open to all skill levels, including complete beginners, this workshop offers a welcoming introduction to pastel painting along with helpful guidance for more experienced artists looking to refine their technique. With step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on support, students will learn how to observe their subject, layer pastel effectively, and develop a finished piece with realistic impact. Whether you’re new to pastels or simply looking to expand your creative skills, this class promises an inspiring and approachable artistic experience.
SKILL LEVEL:
This course is open to all levels of students.
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Materials Included: | No materials are included in this class. A list of materials will be provided below: |
| Requirements: |
PLEASE BRING Supply List Coming. QUESTIONS?: Please Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org. |
| Instructor: | Robert Wortmann |
| Instructor Bio: |  When ROBERT WORTMANN was in the third grade, a tempura painting of his was selected to represent his school in a student exhibition at the Nelson Atkins Gallery of Art in Kansas City. Art was always his favorite subject in school. But he stopped taking art classes once he got to high school. After all, if you wanted to attend a competitive college, you had to take more practical courses, such as Latin. After graduating from Carleton College he attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine. During his career he was a rheumatologist and worked at six medical schools. About 30 years ago he began painting again, working with oils. But about twenty years ago he discovered pastels and has not looked back. His work explores nature using color to provide a pleasing emotional response form the viewer. Over the last few years Robert's work has received numerous awards. His paintings can be viewed at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery and exhibitions of the Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association. Robert is a member of the Saxton River Art Guild, the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Pastel Society of South Carolina. |
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