In this workshop, Charles will demonstrate and teach painting the clothed human figure in pastels, but students confident in another medium may choose to work in that instead. 

Charles Pompilius is a figurative painter living in Rochester, Michigan. His paintings have been shown throughout the United States, from New York to San Francisco. In 2011, he completed the official portrait of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, which now hangs in the capitol rotunda in Lansing. In 2013, he painted Allan Gilmour, president emeritus of Wayne State University. In 2016, he completed the portrait of Congressman Fred Upton from Michigan’s sixth district. It currently hangs in the Rayburn Building in Washington, D.C.

He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Central Michigan University as well as a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Iowa. Charles has taught painting at Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, and Edinboro University. He recently received a COVID Artists Relief Grant, and he is also the recipient of a Pollack-Krasner Award as well as the Michigan Council for the Arts Creative Artist Grant.

​Learn more about Charles at charlespompilius.com/

​‍All levels of experience. Class limit is 12 students.
Figures in Pastels
with Charles Pompilius
Class Supply List
This class will be taught in pastels, but confident students are welcome to choose another meduium. Regardless of the medium you choose, please bring your regular palette of colors, painting surfaces, brushes, rags, etc.

Below is a list of appropriate pastel necessities. The specific materials listed are easy to order from dickblick.com. Substitutes are acceptable.

Materials From Blick Website                                                                                  Blick Item #
Blick Artists' Soft Pastel Half Stick Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 20                                  21948-1209
Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Paper Pad - 18" x 24", Assorted Colors, 24 Sheets               10800-1009
Blick Studio Drawing Pad - 18" x 24", 30 Sheets                                                            10314-1049
Blick Sketch Pad Board - 23-1/2" x 26"                                                                         22945-1002
Derwent Graphic Pencil - Hardness 6B                                                                          20311-2061
Tortillons - Large, Pack of 4                                                                                        22994-2000
Art Eraser Set                                                                                                           21564-1003
Blair Matte Fixative, Low Odor                                                                                     21708-1002
Westcott Wood Ruler                                                                                                  55427-1012
Scotch Painter's Tape - 0.94" x 60 yards                                                                       23085-1001
Pointer Richeson Sandpaper Pointer                                                                             21468-1001
Blick Essentials Folding Portfolio - 20" x 26                                                                   15153-1026
Pro Art Plastic Box - 6" x 5" x 12", Clear                                                                       03263-1812
Also bring a simple boxcutter. 
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