The Pastel Society of North Carolina, formerly the Pastel Society of Orange County, was formed in 1996 by pastel artist and teacher Lorie Callahan with 12 enthusiastic artists dedicated to creating works in soft pastels, with the purpose of promoting standards of excellence and to encourage use of the medium of soft pastels.

Since that time the Society has grown to over 80 members. Through our many exhibitions, we in the Society share our beautiful pastel creations with Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Raleigh, and other communities in the Triangle and the State. Paintings made by Society members hang in the private collections of many North Carolina residents and businesses.

The Society holds meetings on a monthly basis during which we have demonstrations, programs, and critiques. During the year we sponsor workshops for the improvement of our members.

Online Pastel Demos

• landscape by Kathryn Wilson
• dog portrait by Leandra Ganko