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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

Member News, Betty Hendrix

October 31, 2022

Betty Hendrix will be exhibiting pastel and colored pencil paintings at the Arts Council of Moore County, Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, NC.

The opening reception is Friday, November 4, from 6-8 pm.

The galleries are open to the public Monday through Friday from 10-4. The show will continue through December 17.

There is one other painter, a potter, and a jewellery artisan. Betty will have 37 paintings in the show.

Filed Under: 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

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!

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

Member News, Christine Berndt

July 25, 2022

Cary Arts Center: Meet the Artist – Christine S. Berndt: Cloudlands
Friday, July 29, 2022 from 6–8pm

Exhibit through August 21, 2022

Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-4069
Mon-Thu: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sun: 1-6 p.m.

This exhibit features a selection of my paintings in pastel and watercolor expressing the landscapes of clouds. Hope to see you there!
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Filed Under: member news

Member News, Christine S. Berndt

June 1, 2022

Cary Arts Center Exhibit Opens Soon…
Christine S. Berndt: Cloudlands
June 2, 2022 – August 21, 2022

This exhibit features a selection of my paintings in pastel and watercolor
expressing the landscapes of clouds.

Upcoming: Meet the Artist date: Friday, July 29th, 6 – 8 p.m.

Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Avenue
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-4069
Mon-Thu: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sun: 1-6 p.m.

Filed Under: member news

Member News, Diana Coidan

May 31, 2022

Palette of Neuse River

I am the Featured Artist for the month of June at Cary Gallery of Artists in Ashworth Village.

My pastel exhibit, Earth Water Sky, opens May 26th thru June 22nd at 200 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC.

There are 12 pastels on exhibit so please stop in.

Filed Under: member news

Member News, Rita Kirkman

May 15, 2022

Rita Kirkman had a painting accepted into the IAPS 2022 Exhibition, 8th Masters Circle Division. The 2022 IAPS PastelWorld Exhibition will take place at the 2022 IAPS Convention in Albuquerque, NM, USA from June 22-25, 2022.

Rita has also won the Gold Award in the Established Artist Division of the Austin Pastel Society Spring Non-Juried Exhibition with her painting “Seeking Social Sheep” (pastel, 30×40″)

Thank you to show judge Mike Etie!

The show continues at Artworks Gallery in Austin TX through June 11.

Filed Under: competitions, exhibitions and shows, member news

Member News, Toni Lindahl

May 3, 2022

I am incredibly honored to have received First Place in The Pastel 100 Landscape/Interior competition published in the current issue of the Pastel Journal. I wish to thank the juror, Nancy Nowak, for choosing Canyon Patterns and for her inciteful words.

Filed Under: competitions, member 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

“A Walk in the Park” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman

April 6, 2022

April 16 – $25

Take a virtual walk in the park and paint some springtime park trails with us! (we might even add some flowers!)

Rita will send you the Zoom invitation, some reference photos (or you can use your own) and materials suggestions.

Rita will be using pastel with an acrylic-based underpainting or a variety of pastel papers, but you can use the medium of your choice.

Rita has had some attendees enjoy use oil, acrylic, pastel pencil, and even watercolor with her paint-alongs. Plenty of instruction will focus on values and temperature which are universal to all color mediums. The paint-along will start at 1pm Central Time and will last about 2 hours.

All registrants will receive a link to the video a few days later, so if you have to miss part, no worries!

Register here: https://www.ritakirkman.com/workshop/29961/a-walk-in-the-park-paint-along-on-zoom

Filed Under: artist opportunities, member news

A Cute Calf Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman

March 11, 2022

Gotta love this sweet face! Paint along with us on Saturday, March 26, at 1pm CT. $25

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.

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

Register here!

Filed Under: member news, workshops and classes

Member News, Rita Kirkman

March 3, 2022

Rita Kirkman’s painting “Young Diana” (pastel, 12×9 in) is included in the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas 2022 Members Show, at the Arts for Rural Texas at 114 N Live Oak St in Fayetteville.

Opening Reception and Awards Presentation on March 12, 4-6pm.

The exhibit will continue through May 21, 2022.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

Member News, Roxanne Lorch

February 25, 2022

My pastel piece, “Goat To It”, is part of the current curated exhibit at the beautiful Mayton Inn, 301 South Academy Street, Cary, NC. Do come and see the show, February thru the end of March, located on the second and third floors. Sponsored by the Fine Arts League of Cary.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

February Spotlight Show Opening Featuring Pastel Artist BF Reed

February 14, 2022

Bev’s Fine Art The Centerpiece Gallery is featuring Pastel Artist BF Reed for the February Spotlight Show Opening on Thursday, February 17th from 5-8pm at the gallery.

Anyone can join us and marvel at the alluring pastel works of BF Reed, you can meet her, and there will also be light refreshments served.

Street Address: 7400 Six Forks Rd. Suite 18, Raleigh NC 27615
Please RSVP here (you can show up without RSVPing, we’ll still let you in, it just assists with a head count!)

Link to more information about pastel artist BF Reed: https://www.bfreedfinearts.com/

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

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Upcoming Zoom Presentations for 2023

February 11th – Maryann Mullett
March 11th – Mark Ivan Cole
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
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Two Upcoming PSNC Member Shows at Ambleside Gallery and the Imperial Arts Center
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Recent News / Announcements

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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

OPEN CALL – Arte Laguna Prize 17

A “Baby Bunny” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman

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