Pastel Society of NC

Jeri Greenberg, Member News

Jeri Greenberg named Juror of Selection for Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod’s annual National exhibit FPO (For Pastels Only).

I will be teaching a “Behind The Looking Glass” for the PSA in NYC on May 9th, The Many Colors of White workshop for the Piedmont Pastel Society August 29th, a workshop for the Pastel Society of South Carolina September 12, and a 3 day workshop at the Jersey Shore in October.

Plus JUST ADDED: A DEMO FOR THE LEFT COAST PASTEL SOCIETY IN APRIL, FOLLOWED BY A WORKSHOP IN 2021.

GALLERY REPRESENTATION: Water+Color Gallery in Wilmington NC beginning 3/13/20 and Art In Bloom Gallery beginning 06/24/2020.

Abstract Pastel Painting: 2020 WORKSHOPS

3 Day Workshop – Naples Art Association – February 17-19, 2020
2 Day Workshop – North Port Art Center – March 14-15, 2020

Give someone you love or better yet Yourself the perfect Holiday Gift of freedom and creativity! Join me in a workshop in Glorious Naples Florida and the North Port Art Center in Florida for a workshop immersion in Abstract Pastel Painting!

Here’s what you will learn:
– Principles of design
– Mounting paper and tinting
– How to set up your surface
– Choosing a palette for maximum impact
– Expressive mark making
– Exercises to warm you up and leapfrog you ahead
– How and where to find inspiration
– Color Combinations that WORK!
– How to get that ‘Glow’
– Resources for ideas
– New and unique techniques and materials
– Framing techniques for your new masterpieces

Spaces are limited so each student receives plenty of attention. The workshop is geared from beginner to advanced. A working knowledge of color and design basics are helpful. A range of pastels from hard pastels to soft are important. A supply list is provided after registration. [Acrylic painters are welcome] Handouts and additional materials will be emailed.

I truly look forward to sharing what I’ve learned on my journey and hope you’ll join me. Email if you have any questions but don’t delay. There are only a few spaces left!

Naples Art Association: REGISTER TODAY!
North Port Art Center: https://northportartcenter.org/

LET’S HAVE SOME FUN AND MAKE SOME ART!

Laura Pollak
laurapollak.artist@gmail.com
www.laurapollak.com

Member News, Jeri Greenberg

I recently moved to Leland, NC from NJ/NY area and am pleased to announce that I will be teaching a weekly pastel class for the Cameron Art Museum starting on September 10, 2019, as well as 2-day workshops in September and November. I’m thrilled to be the first instructor in a very long time to offer a pastel only class to the Wilmington museum area.

I am a signature member of PSA and a IAPS Master Circle recipient, as well as other groups and I am excited to meet pastel artists in my new surroundings.

PSNC Members’ Exhibition at Ambleside Gallery – Sept 6-28, 2019

PSNC Members’ Exhibition at Ambleside Gallery
528 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC
336-275-9844

Exhibition dates: Sept 6-28, 2019

Submit images via email to Jackson@amblesidearts.com (up to 6 per artist)
Maximum size: 30 x 60”
No Entry Fee. Each artist will have at least one work accepted. The Gallery Director makes choices in order to ensure a cohesive show.
Sales: Artwork must be for sale. A 40% commission will be paid to Ambleside Gallery for each sale.
Work not picked up at scheduled times may be charged a storage fee.

July 22nd – Deadline for submission of images (up to six per artist)
August 1st – Announcement of selected works
August 24th – Delivery of works to gallery, 4-6 PM
August 25th – Delivery of works to gallery, 12-2 PM
Please call Jackson (336-275-9844) if you have trouble conforming to these times.
September 6th – PSNC Members Exhibition Opening and Artists Reception, 6-9pm
Elena Martin, classical pianist and composer, native to Madrid, Spain will be performing her own compositions.
September 28th – Final day of exhibition
September 28th – 4-6pm pick-up of works
September 30th – 4-6pm alternative pick-up date

New Orleans Art Association 2019 National Show

The New Orleans Art Association is having a National Show in October 2019.

$5,000 in cash as well as ribbons will be given.

The judge/juror is Alan Flattmann, PSA.

The show is open to all media except reproductions, prints, photography, videos, crafts, jewelry, three-dimensional (3D) works, textiles, fiber art, collages, montages, and any computer-generated elements.

A prospectus and entry is available at www.showsubmit.com.

Marilyn Dwyer: Focus on Drawing, Demonstration and Workshop

Chalkheads, don’t miss this!

Piedmont Pastel Society presents Tennessee Artist Marilyn Dwyer

Focus on Drawing
Demonstration and Workshop
April 6, 2019
Cornwell Center, Charlotte, NC

Free morning demonstration 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 – Register Now
Afternoon workshop 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Register Now

Learn more and register online at www.piedmontpastelsociety.org

Paint in France: Monet and Van Gogh Immersion trips

Imagine
PAINT IN FRANCE
May / June 2019 – Your choice of 2 trips!
My Art Trip hosted by Sue Ann Hum
9 artists maximum per trip
Both trips are almost full – book soon!
Details and registration at: www.MyArtTrip.com

Monet Immersion May 9 -19 – Giverny and Paris
Instructor Susan Rubin teaching drawing, perspective, editing, Monet’s Palette & more
Private access to paint up to 20 hours in Monet’s Gardens (while gardens are closed)
10 nights beginning at $3900

Van Gogh Immersion May 23 – June 5 – Auvers-Sur-Oise and Provence
Instructor Dena Peterson teaches Plein air & Vincent’s techniques (Dena was an artist/animator on the film LOVING VINCENT)
My Art Trip takes you to villages where Vincent lived and worked. Paris day trip included.
13 nights beginning at $4875

NC Statewide 2019: From the Mountains to the Sea – workshop registration starts Nov 1!

Lyn Asselta, “The Last Gasp” 16×16
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN on November lst at 3:00pm EST.

Lyn will be teaching a 4-day Plein Air workshop on April 30 – May 3, 2019 at the Hickory Museum of Art and environs.

Two days will be spent painting outdoors, and two days in studio working from sketches done during the workshop.

… we expect this workshop to fill quickly … don’t delay … reserve your place …

See the APS website home page Nov 1st at 3PM for full details and online registration at appalachianpastelsociety.org

PSNC Signature Membership Designation Opportunity

As you may know, PSNC now has a Signature Membership Designation to which everyone may strive. It involves the accumulation of points which each artist will keep track of on their journey through their exhibitions, competitions, and service. It is very important to note that everyone can earn points through service to our organization. Please read carefully the guidelines document, and when you have accumulated seven points, please send the information with dates, locations, times, or pertinent information to support the earned points to Luana Luconi Winner at Portraits@WinnerStudios.com. I look forward to seeing how your journey progresses. Good luck to all!

Plein Air Pastel workshop in Taos, NM

WHERE THE DEER & THE ANTELOPE PLAY led by Lorenzo Chavez (Member, Pastel Society of CO)

This Fall, for the first time, 12-15 Plein Air Painters will be invited to spend a week in this beautiful place, roaming over the untouched land to find the perfect painting site during the day, lunch brought to you, and returning at night to a welcoming campsite with great food, a shady large tent with tables and chairs, campfire and evening entertainment. Some wine too.

Western Mesa, pastel

 

We are delighted to welcome LORENZO CHAVEZ to be our Plein Air painting guide for the week. Born and raised in the Rockies, Mr Chavez has achieved international renown for his Art. He is well known as an excellent Fine Art instructor, and he tells us he is especially delighted to join us on this trip because he feels so at home in this ‘big-sky’ country with an unspoiled landscape of sage, piñon and aspen.

Check out his website: www.lorenzochavez.com/about/

DATES: The first week of October, 2018. Sunday evening, 9/30 – Sat morning, 10/6. We plan for 5 full days of painting, 6 nights camping, 17 meals, evening entertainment.

More information available online: http://taosartschool.org/deerantelope/deerantelope.html

Philadelphia Water Color Society’s “International Exhibition of Works on Paper”: Deadline July 15!

Philadelphia Water Color Society 118th Anniversary International Exhibition of Works on Paper.
October 14 – November 20, 2018 at the Wayne Art Center, Wayne, Pa.
Juror of Selection: Alan Wylie
Judge of Awards: Alvaro Castagnet
Workshop: Alvaro Castagnet

The deadline for the 118th Anniversary International Exhibition of Works on Paper is July 15th, 2018. Over$ 8500.00 in cash awards, including $ 1,500 Best in Show. Media to include watercolor, acrylic, pastel, gouache, pen & ink, graphite, charcoal, colored pencil and hand pulled prints. Sorry, no oils or oil pastels. Online entry. Prospectus, submission information and workshop info at www.pwcsociety.org.

Win a $100 Jack Richeson Gift Certificate!

JUST ANNOUNCED!

Early Entrants to the APS 2018 Juried Member Show will be eligible to win a $100 Jack Richeson Gift Certificate! (Donated by Jack Richeson Company)

Your Entry must be received by midnight, June 15th. A random drawing will take place on June 16th.

[The entry DEADLINE for the show is still July 1st.]

Links to the prospectus and all entry information is on the home page of the website… http://www.appalachianpastelsociety.org

Driven to Abstraction, a Demonstration and Workshop by Laura Pollak

Driven to Abstraction
Demonstration and Workshop

by Laura Pollak
June 2nd

Register Today!!

“Abstract paintings are like good works of fiction… you take reality, mix in imagination to create a uniquely personal view of your world.” – Laura Pollak

Lunch from 12:00- 1:00 is included. The workshop will begin at 1:00.

Visit www.piedmontpastelsociety.org for more information.

March 14 Meeting is CANCELLED

Watch this space for updated information when available.

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Upcoming Shows

2020 North Carolina Statewide Juried Pastel Exhibition
On Common Ground: From the Mountains to the Sea
May 11, 2020 to June 12, 2020
The Cornwell Center - Charlotte, NC Juror/Judge: Alain J. Picard

PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
September 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Juror of Selection and Judge of Awards: Christine Ivers - PSA-MP, IAPS/MC, CPS, PSWC Entries Accepted: June 1 - August 3, 2020 | Download the Show Prospectus

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