Classes

New Class at the Beach Art Center

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

We’re excited to introduce a new four week colored pencil class at the Beach Art Center in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. This shorter session is especially intended for people unable to commit to a six-week class or who cannot make a longer drive to Dunedin. We will cover the same material, introducing techniques to beginners [...]

“Colored Pencil Goes Outdoors” on October 30

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Sunset, Leaping Mullet & Fishermen We have changed the date of the “plein air” colored pencil workshop to October 30. There is still time to join us for this casual, fun class at Wall Springs Park in Palm Harbor. Drawing on location helps develop general drawing skills, and it’s a wonderful way to record travels. [...]

October and November Workshops

Friday, August 21st, 2009

I’m offering an exciting new workshop this fall, along with my ever-popular class that shows how to take the guesswork out of color mixing. Colored Pencils Go Outdoors October 3, 2009 9 am – 3:30 pm $75 DFAC members/ $105 non-members On location; bring lunch Learn a simplified approach to colored pencil so you can [...]

Fall Classes Start Soon!

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Registration is now open for my fall classes at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Fees have gone up slightly, but they’re still the best value in the area! Fall Session I — Sept 14 – Oct 23, 2009 Fall Session II — Nov 9 – Dec 18, 2009 You can register online by following the [...]

Hello world!

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Welcome to my new website! At long last I have a web presence, and you have found it! I’m still learning how to post things, so it may be a while before you will find much to read or look at here, but you can always email me at mmnece@juno.com if you have questions about [...]

Melissa Miller Nece is regarded as one of the foremost colored pencil artists in the US. Her enthusiasm and humor have made her a favorite speaker for arts groups, and she has inspired many others to try colored pencils through her classes and workshops. Her work has been published in national magazines and numerous books on colored pencil and portraiture.