Gigi Horr Liverant has taught painting in pastels, oils and acrylics for over 30 years. Her instruction emphasizes individual development, an understanding of color dynamics and principles of composition. Students are encouraged to explore their own voice while integrating an understanding of foundational practices.

In addition to her instruction at the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, CT for 16 years, Gigi has taught workshops or given demonstrations at numerous art facilities including: the Connecticut Pastel Society, the Lyme Art Association, the Manchester Art Association, the Mystic Arts Center all in Connecticut as well as the Pastel Society of America, New York City, the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, the Franklin and Framingham Art Associations in Massachusetts and the Pastel Society of New Jersey and New Hampshire.

She is available to teach individuals, classes, workshops or provide demonstrations for individuals or art organizations. Group or individual artist critiques are also available on request.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS OR CLASSES

FEATHERSTONE CENTER FOR THE ARTS WORKSHOP

Gigi Horr Liverant, Good Vibrations: Exploring Color Synergy
Two-Day Workshop, June 19 & 20, 10:00 am – 4:00pm

Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist, and International Association of Pastel Societies Master Circle member, Gigi Liverant, will lead students through a variety of practices to help them discover vibrant color relationships. Kandinsky said, “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.”  Let’s   explore the power of color dynamics to bring greater visual impact using pastels or paint mediums.  The two-day workshop will be geared towards the individual artist’s goals and abilities. 

Each day Gigi will demonstrate the painting development process, with an emphasis on color decisions and design. The workshop will include a discussion about the properties and value of color relationships including examples of the multiple studies employed by Gigi in her own work.  Students will be encouraged to experiment on day one and focus on imagery development and execution on day two. 

The color exploration can be executed in all mediums using a full range of color.  Students need to bring subject reference: photos, still life objects, etc.

A supply list will be provided

Gigi Horr Liverant, Sticks of Pure Color: Exploring Pastels
Two-Day Workshop, October 2 & 3, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist, and International Association of Pastel Societies Master Circle member, Gigi Liverant, will guide students on an adventure with sticks of pure color.  Pastels are a medium that begs to be explored through scribbling, painting, layering or blending.  The possibilities are almost endless!

Gigi will demonstrate the use of pastels in progressive stages of imagery development. Painting with the pastel medium offers the opportunity to be spontaneous yet thoughtful.  Let’s explore that potential!

The two-day workshop is geared towards the individual artist’s goals and abilities.  There will be a demonstration each day in pastel and tips on how to explore painting ideas through a series of studies. Color relationships will be emphasized, as well as the importance of value and composition, including examples of the multiple studies employed by Gigi in her own work.  Students will be encouraged to experiment on day one and focus on imagery development and execution on day two.

Students will need to bring subject reference: photos, still life objects, etc.

A supply list will be provided.  In addition, Gigi will bring extra pastels to expand any limited pastel collections.

VISITING ARTIST AT SILVER LAKE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN PLYMOUTH, MA, MARCH 2018