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“Lazy Bun” Paint-Along, on Zoom, with Rita Kirkman

February 13, 2023

$25
It’s the Year of the Rabbit! Perfect time for another fuzzy bunny painting! Paint this lazy bunny with us on Saturday, Feb 18, 2023, at 1pm Central Time.

Register here: https://www.ritakirkman.com/workshop/32278/lazy-bun-paint-along-on-zoom

Rita will be using pastel over an acrylic-based underpainting, but you can use the medium of your choice. Plenty of focus will be on value and temperature which is universal to all art mediums.
Register EARLY to have time to prep your drawing. Rita will send you the Zoom invitation, the reference photo, some surface prep info, some tips that include alternative underpainting methods in case you don’t have what she uses, and even a line drawing that you can use to transfer to your board or paper in case you don’t have time to freehand your drawing. No drawing skills required!
The paint-along will start at 1pm Central Time and will last about 2 hours.

(PS: Registration includes a link to the video which will be ready just a few days later! So if you must skip out early, or come in late, no worries!)

Filed Under: artist opportunities, general news, member news, workshops and classes

Celebration of Life Service for Helen Knapp

November 14, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be held January 7, 1-3 pm, Galloway Ridge, 3000 Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516.

Helen Knapp

Filed Under: general news, member news

“Fun with Feathers!” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

October 27, 2022

Who! Who!… wants to paint this Screech Owl?

$25
Dive in to all these fab feather textures on Saturday, Nov 19, 2022, at 1pm Central Time

For this owl, Rita will be going back to her early years and using mostly hard pastels and pastel pencils on a toned sanded paper, but you can use the medium of your choice. She’s had some attendees enjoy use oil, acrylic, and even watercolor with her paint-alongs. (You can even do her usual warm underpainting if you’re familiar with that!) This paint-along will focus on feather textures in a variety of tones and lines.

Register early to have time to prep your drawing. Rita will send you the Zoom invitation, the reference photo, a suggested materials list, and even a line drawing that you can use to transfer to your board or paper in case you don’t have time to freehand your drawing. No drawing skills required!

The paint-along will start at 1pm Central Time and will last about 2 hours.
(PS: Registration includes a link to the video which will be ready just a few days later! So if you must skip out early, or come in late, no worries!)
Register here! https://www.ritakirkman.com/workshop/31385/fun-with-feathers-paint-along-on-zoom

Filed Under: artist opportunities, general news, member news, workshops and classes

“Don Keyfurry” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

October 13, 2022

“Don Keyfurry” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom
$25
Paint this shaggy long haired donkey with us on Saturday Oct 15th, at 1pm Central Time

Register EARLY to have time to prep your drawing. Rita will send you the Zoom invitation, the reference photo, some surface prep info, some tips that include alternative underpainting methods in case you don’t have what she uses, and even a line drawing that you can use to transfer to your board or paper in case you don’t have time to freehand your drawing. No drawing skills required!
Rita will be using pastel with an acrylic-based underpainting, but you can use the medium of your choice. Plenty of instruction will focus on values and temperature which are universal to all color mediums. The paint-along will last about 2 hours.

(Registration includes a link to the video which will be sent out just a few days later, so if you miss the date, no worries!)

Register here!

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A “Baby Bunny” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman

August 23, 2022

$25
How adorable is this!? ❤ Paint this sweet little baby bunny with us on Saturday Sept 17th, at 1pm Central Time

Register EARLY to have time to prep your drawing. Rita will send you the Zoom invitation, the reference photo, some surface prep info, some tips that include alternative underpainting methods in case you don’t have what she uses, and even a line drawing that you can use to transfer to your board or paper in case you don’t have time to freehand your drawing. No drawing skills required!

Rita will be using pastel with an acrylic-based underpainting, but you can use the medium of your choice. Plenty of instruction will focus on values and temperature which are universal to all color mediums. The paint-along will last about 2 hours.

(Registration includes a link to the video which will be sent out just a few days later, so if you miss the date, no worries!)

Register here!

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2 Upcoming PSNC Member Shows

June 3, 2022

LOCATION: Ambleside Gallery, Greensboro NC
DATES: December 3 – 31, 2022
RECEPTION: December 2, 2022 6-9pm; See Sheryl Daniels or Pearl Cohen to volunteer a vegetarian dish or hors d’oevres.
NUMBER OF WORKS: Submit six works (jpg) to Jackson Mayshark by October 28th 6:00pm
SELECTION ANNOUNCED: November 9th
DELIVERY: Saturday November 26th or Monday November 28th between 12:00-6pm
INCLUDE: Artist’s name, title of work, materials used, dimensions and sale price. (Works must be for sale.)
PICK UP: Saturday December 31st between 4:00 and 6:00pm or January 2nd between 4:00 and 6:00pm
COMMISSION: of sales is 40%

LOCATION: Imperial Art Center at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center, Rocky Mount NC
DATES: September 9 through December 31, 2022
LINK: https://forms.gle/knMhEtVLHyYd34AU9
ENTER BY: August 12th (This is a non-juried, no fee show. There will be a 40% commission.)
NUMBER OF WORKS: Enter three, four or five works to be installed on wall space dedicated to you. On the reverse of your works include your name, title, materials, dimensions and price.
SEND: A one paragraph autobiography and a photo of yourself to Emily Thompson (emronroguski@yahoo.com) to be mounted and exhibited next to your works.
EXHIBITION INVENTORY: An inventory form on the PSNC Google site must be filled out! (It’s easy, I tried it!)
DELIVERY: August 24-26 10am-4pm; four PSNC members have volunteered to assist your delivery. Coordinate with Emily, Jane, Diff or Sheryl and please help with gas money.
PICK UP: January 11-13 10am-4pm
Works left after Feb 13, 2023 become the property of Imperial Art Center.

Filed Under: artist opportunities, exhibitions and shows, general news

Member News, Rita Kirkman

April 8, 2022

Rita Kirkman has won the Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Traylor Award for her painting “Cousins” (pastel, 32×32 inches) at the SAALM 92cd Annual Artists Exhibition.

The show continues through June 3rd, 2022, at the San Antonio Art League Museum, 130 King William Street, San Antonio, TX.

Filed Under: general news, member news

Face to face meetings have been CANCELLED until further notice.

February 4, 2022

Dear Membership and Friends,
The Pastel Society face to face meetings scheduled for the NC Museum of Art have been cancelled for the time being.
Join us online whenever you can.

Thanks for your continued support,
Emily Thompson, current President PSNC

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Member News, Luana Luconi Winner

July 13, 2021

Come to Art of the Carolinas at the North Raleigh Hilton on November 11, 12 and 13 for Luana’s three different workshops.

You can signup for:

  • Thursday (Pastel Workshop TH2101) – “Precious Things: The Still Life,”
  •  Friday (Pastel Workshop FR2101) – “Pastel Portraits, and
  • Saturday (Oil Workshop -SA2101) – “Floral Still Life in Oil.”

Go to https://www.artofthecarolinas.com/222-luana-luconi-winner?order=product.datetime.asc to find out more about each of the exciting day-long workshops.

See you there!

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Member News, Ginny Stocker

January 2, 2020

My painting, Ice Flow, has been selected for the exhibit, Cold II, This show is with the
National Association of Women Artists and will be held at the NAWA Gallery in NYC from
January 8-30.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, general news

Video slideshow from Ambleside Gallery exhibition

September 23, 2019

https:///pastelsocietyofnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ambleside2019.mp4

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Debora Stewart, PSA IAPS MC Workshop: Oct 8-10, 2019

July 18, 2019

Upcoming Workshop at the Arts Council of York County
121 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730

sponsored by the Fort Mill Art Guild

Abstract Workshop in Pastel and/or Acrylic
Debora Stewart PSA IAPS MC
Tuesday through Thursday, October 8-10, 2019
10 am to 4 pm
$425
Lunch included daily

This workshop is open to both pastel and acrylic artists. You can work in one medium or both. You will learn how to work intuitively and expressively, develop abstract compositions, understand color theory, create both small and large works, develop a series, evaluate your work and know when to stop. You will also learn many mixed media techniques in the workshop. Plus you will work in a non-threatening environment and have fun!

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE AUGUST 15, 2019

Learn more.

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

June 14, 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

Filed Under: artist opportunities, exhibitions and shows, general news

Lyn Diefenbach Demo Photos

June 7, 2019

Filed Under: general news, workshops and classes

On Common Ground: Statewide Juried Show 2019 Photos

May 9, 2019

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Upcoming Zoom Presentations for 2023

April 8th – Terrilynn Dubreuil
May 13th – Fred Fielding
June 10th – Regina Burchette
July 8 – Jane Steelman: “How to manage your PSNC google page”

Each meeting will from 10 am – Noon US Eastern Time

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Shows / Workshops

6th Annual PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
View the online exhibit.



Two Upcoming PSNC Member Shows at Ambleside Gallery and the Imperial Arts Center
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Recent News / Announcements

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Member News, Kim M. Long

“Lazy Bun” Paint-Along, on Zoom, with Rita Kirkman

Celebration of Life Service for Helen Knapp

Member News, Betty Hendrix

“Fun with Feathers!” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s 2023 Open International Exhibition

“Don Keyfurry” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

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