Mary Jane Erard Artist Blog
Welcome! Enjoy yourself and learn more about fine art from the pastel painter, Mary Jane Erard!
Join me August 15 and 16 in Perrysburg for the Art Fair. I'll have all sizes of art, prints and miniature paintings. I'll be near the library in booth 12 by the railroad tracks and parking lot by Way. Public Library. See map below. 10-6 Saturday 11-4 Sunday Sincerely, Mary Jane Erard www.artbymjerard.com [...]
April 11 at 12:30 to 3:30 is my next pastel class at the BG Arts Council Gallery behind Coyote Beads on Main Street. $45. 10 seats open. Message me if you are interested. Paint pet or any animal. [...]
Hi, Friends and Collectors, please plan on visiting Sanger Branch library in Central Ave in Toledo, Ohio during the month of April 2026 to see a collection of my newer artwork. All art will be for sale through me directly. Sincerely, Mary Jane Erard Www.artbymjerard.com [...]
SUNDAY, January 11,2026 at 1 pm. Join instructor, Mary Jane Erard and learn to create luminous sunsets in pastels on a new Velvety pastel paper by Cansons. Learn layering techniques including how the make light washes with soft pastels. Something new! All supplies included. Bring sunset pictures. Some will als be available in class. Class is expected to be popular and Seats are limited. Please register as soon as you know you'll be attending. Contact [email protected]. Pay cash or credit in class. Cash $45, credit $47 (due to processing fees). For beginners or intermediate students. Wonderland Studios in Downtown Toledo. Free [...]
Join us for an inspiring 3-hour workshop with Mary Jane Erard! Bowling Green Arts Council behind Coyote Beads on Main Street in Bowling Green. Address below. Mary Jane is an accomplished artist and educator from the Toledo area, and we're thrilled to have her teaching back at the studio again! In this workshop, you'll combine the luminous qualities of watercolor with the rich, velvety beauty of soft pastels to create stunning impressionistic landscapes. You will learn: How to manipulate soft pastels and watercolor together for breathtaking effects. When and how to layer colors for maximum impact, along with essential color theory. Techniques to create [...]
Visit Toledo Museum of Art in the Museum Store in the main level. These paintings are available now. [...]
Please join me... on September 12 I have a paint and sip class at Benfield Wines in Swanton, Ohio. $50 for class which includes instruction and all supplies. You are encouraged to enjoy wine during class or dinner prior to class. See https://maryjaneerard.fineartstudioonline.com/workshop/39605/tuscan-landscape-paint-and-sip All skill levels. Multiple source photos to choose from. Saturday, please join me and Shannon Eis at Copper Moon Studio for acrylic and resin class. Link here (below) and sample paintings above. https://www.coppermoonstudio.com/service-page/resin-acrylic-masterpiece?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7-z6l5A2cz7HmGWcqGG7-qDhoRXcyeIJ6GyP2affM_EXS2aC36gX9kE1sbxw_aem_7VNgu4v6p36pOHo6jndbfg Sunday at Wicked Palette Studio: Downtown Toledo, Ohio Join well known regional artist, Mary Jane Erard for a fun class learning to create florals in oil and [...]
Benfield Wines 102 N Main St Stanton, Ohio Ohio NW And hio United States 43558 [email protected] Location Benfield Wines 102 N Main St Swanton, OH 43558 August 15th. 6-8:45 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Payment Page Link https://maryjaneerard.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/6137543/758be5a4-009c-47ad-845c-717ee91be372#/ Wine and Canvas Class Special Pricing $50 Paint Tuscan Landscape Easy instructions given. Stencils for buildings and easy techniques for painting. Acrylic on 12” x 12” canvas. Adults and Mature teens with adults welcome Create your escape with a local talent, Mary Jane Erard. Mary Jane is an accomplished artist and educator in the Toledo area and we are so excited to be hosting a class for you [...]
This 3 page tutorial with video of finished painting will take you through stages of creating a watercolor underpainting used as a base for pastel painting. The video shows you the final painting with images of pastel colors used to create the painting. The tutorial shows stages, suggest brands of pastel, supplies, and suggests fixative usage. A link to the printable tutorial will be provided after payment. More: https://maryjaneerard.fineartstudioonline.com/workshop/40022/learn-to-paint-wildflowers-printable-tutorial [...]
Thursday, July 17th Acrylic or Watercolor Class at Maumee Senior Center, 12:30-2:45 pm, $20. Utilizing large screen projection of sunflower fields, instructions will be provided for both acrylic and watercolor techniques. To register, please email [email protected]. Payment options include cash in class or invoiced credit card. All supplies included, $20. [...]
