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Betty Hendrix ‘Wildlife Art’ featured at Museum’s Nature Art Gallery

September 26, 2018

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Wildlife Art,” paintings and artwork by Pinehurst resident and lifelong artist Betty Hendrix.

The show runs Oct. 5–28, with a Gallery reception Saturday, Oct. 6, 2–4 p.m. All exhibited art is for sale.

Hendrix’ main mediums are colored pencil and pastel, but she also enjoys watercolor, ink drawing and scratchboard. She is also a founding member of the Artists League of the Sandhills in Aberdeen, N.C., and teaches pastel, colored pencil and ink classes there.

“My artworks are done from my own photos or from life. Since wildlife does not sit still for the artist, this show is all done from my own photos. My studio overlooks a nice local lake called Spring Valley Lake. Drawing and painting give me the chance to ‘relive’ my experiences and visions. Artwork is to me a form of meditation.”

The Nature Art Gallery is located inside the Museum Store. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4:45 p.m. Admission to the Gallery is free.

For more information, visit naturalsciences.org.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

Member News, Chris Berndt

August 18, 2018

You are invited to a special exhibit of watercolor and pastel: The Beautiful World of Watercolor and Pastel: Featuring Christine Berndt and Kendal Brown

Opening Reception: Monday August 20, 2018 from 3 – 4 p.m.
On Display: August 20 to September 27, 2018

Seymour Center: 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill NC, 919-968-2070

Hours: Mon-Thu 8 am – 9 pm, Friday 8 am – 5 pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

I am pleased to announce a joint exhibit with Kendal Brown featuring our watercolors. The exhibit marks a new direction for me in exploring the possibilities of watercolor. I have also included a selection of my favorite small pastels. The exhibit will be on display until Thursday, September 27th. Hope to see you at the reception on Monday, August 20 at 3 pm!

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

Solo Art Show by Laura Pollak August 24-Sept 28

August 16, 2018

SEPTEMBER 23, FROM 2-4 PM Join Laura Pollak for a Wine and Cheese Artist’s Reception at Beth David Synagogue in Greensboro. 804 Winview Dr.

This is the 5th year for Laura Pollak to have a Solo Show at Beth David Synagogue in Greensboro and in that time her work and reputation have grown! She is the President of the Pastel Society of North Carolina, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast as well as the Southeastern Pastel Society. Her work has been juried into several International Shows and is displayed in Museums and Galleries across the nation. She teaches painting in her studio and is a sought after workshop instructor.

During her Reception on SEPTEMBER 23rd 2-4 PM, Laura will explain the techniques of her landscapes and abstracts.

There will be a drawing for a FREE PAINTING AND 25% of all sales will be donated to Beth David.

Please join her for this free event.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

Member News, Nancy Clausen

August 6, 2018

Nancy Clausen was juried into the Swannanoa Valley Fine Art League’s member’s show. Both her paintings were juried in and one of them won a third place award. The show is up to the 11th of September. The show is at the Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC.

Drifting Down the Mississippi (3rd place award)
Dawn’s Light

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

PSNC Lifetime Member has feature article in Pastel Society of New Zealand Newsletter/Magazine

August 5, 2018

Luana Luconi Winner is the featured International Artist Interview in PANZ bimonthly magazine of the Pastel Society of New Zealand. The August – September 2018 issue has a two page article and 12 images covering a few highlights in Luana’s career and travels.

Download a copy of the article.

Filed Under: member news

Member News, Joel Sobelson

August 3, 2018

I recently had 2 pieces accepted in the Appalachian Pastel Society’s 2018 Member show. And another piece accepted in the Pastel Society of the West Coast’s 32nd Annual International Open Exhibition at the Art Center Morro Bay. And yet another piece won Honorable Mention in the Artist Portfolio Magazine’s 20 Open Art Competition. What fun!

In the Bag
Summer Fun
Woman of Substance

Filed Under: member news

Member News, Betty Hendrix

August 2, 2018

Betty Hendrix had two works accepted into the 311 Gallery Landscapes and Seascapes Juried Show, Raleigh, NC.

Show will run from September 7th – 29th.

Dunes in Autumn
Sundown on the Pond

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

Member News, Diana Coidan

August 1, 2018

Diana Coidan had two works accepted into the 311 Gallery Landscapes and Seascapes Juried Show, Raleigh, NC.

Show will run from September 7th – 29th.

Before the Days Surf
Saint Tropez Harbor

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

important board announcement about out-of-town shows

June 15, 2018

The PSNC board will no longer be organizing efforts to pick up and drop off member paintings for out of town shows. All members have been requested to independently team up with other members when needing to arrange delivery.

Filed Under: list-serv requests, member news

Member News, Diana Coidan, PSA

May 11, 2018

“Wings,” an Arian Art Exhibit at Nicole’s Studio & Art Gallery, N. Pearson Street, Raleigh, continues until June 1st with ten of my new pastels. Get more information about the show here.

Also, my pastel, “Juin en Gaisson” was accepted into another FALC Annual Exhibit at Page-Walker Art Centre in Cary. Exhibit runs from May 16-June 30 with an opening reception on May 18th from 6-8pm.

Juin en Gaisson
First in Flight
Dinner for Four
Angel Wings
Heron on the Neuse

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news, member news archive

Member News, Tammy Kaufman

May 9, 2018

I’m delighted to announce my pastel painting, “Pensive Soul”, has been accepted into the Fine Arts League of Cary 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition. The exhibit will run May 16 through June 30 at the Page-Walker Art and History Center in Cary, North Carolina.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news, member news archive

Wings: An Avian Art Exhibit

April 2, 2018

An Avian Art Exhibit at Nicole’s Studio & Art Gallery, 710 N. Person Street, Raleigh

Featuring four artists paintings of nature, especially things that fly. New pastels by Diana Coidan featured.

Opening reception April 12, 2018 6:00-8:00pm.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news, member news archive

Techniques in Pastel” Paper to Canvas – 1-Day Workshop with Diana L. Coidan, PSA

March 13, 2018

Before the Days Surf by Diana Coidan

Wednesday, April 25th 12:30pm – 5:30 pm

Nicoles Studio & Art Gallery, Raleigh, NC

Contact: Kelly@nicolestudio.com 919-838-8580

More info: www.nicolestudio.com

Diana Coidan is not only an award winning pastel artist, but is also a fabulous instructor who can teach to students of any level. Diana’s “specialty” as an artist are clouds, water, boats and animal scenes.

Diana will begin with demonstrations of the technique and guide students on their individual paintings from start to finish. If you do have an old acrylic painting lying around that needs a little more spark and attention, please bring that with you. Come discover who you are as an artist and let Diana help guide you to your pathway of expression pastels. One of the best ways to find your style is to explore new materials and techniques, and if you have never tried pastels, you may find this an exciting stop on your painting journey that advances your entire artistic process. This workshop will be fun for participants at all levels except for very Beginner painters.

Diana will supply 9×12 Uart Pastel Paper. Please bring larger than 9×12 foam board to put under the paper and an 8×10 canvas or larger.

Filed Under: member news, member news archive, workshops and classes

Tammy Kaufman – Solo Pastel Landscape Exhibit in Downtown Raleigh

March 1, 2018

I’m honored that the United Arts Council of Raleigh has invited me to display 40 of my pastel landscapes of North Carolina at the Wake County Justice Center in downtown Raleigh. The exhibit runs through May 8 and the paintings are on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors of the Justice Center at 301 South McDowell Street in Raleigh, NC.

Twisting My Heart Round Again by Tammy Kaufman

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news, member news archive

Member News, Tammy Kaufman

February 27, 2018

I was thrilled to be featured in the Winter 2018 Issue of 27587 Magazine!

Filed Under: member news, member news archive

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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”

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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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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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