Pastel Society of NC

Jen Evenhus Demo – Saturday, October 13, 2018

THE PIEDMONT PASTEL SOCIETY is proud to present Jen Evenhus for a Pastel Demo on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 10:30-12:30 p.m.

Jennifer is a Master Pastelist in the Pastel Society of America, an International Assoc. of Pastel Societies Master Circle member, a Distinquished Pastelist in the Northwest Pastel Society, and a signature member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast
Jen, a nationally recognized award-winning artist, is naturally drawn to patterns, shapes, and movement found in nature, cityscapes, interiors, figures and everyday objects, translating those into unique works of art. Jen captures their essence with simplification and exaggeration in contemporary impressionist and abstract paintings.

The process, or journey, of painting with the exploration, risks, failures and triumphs is her impetus in providing the viewer with emotions and memories that her contemporary paintings evoke. Jen’s work is recognized by its dynamic composition, bold use of color, and confident application of pastel or oil.

 

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Members: Free
Non Members: $25

Location: The McDowell Arts Center 123 W. McDowell Street, Matthews, NC 28105

Consider joining the Piedmont Pastel Society and take advantage of the wonderful programs we host through out the year!

Visit www.piedmontpastelsociety.org today!

Member News, Chris Berndt

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!

Solo Art Show by Laura Pollak August 24-Sept 28

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.

Member News, Nancy Clausen

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.

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

Member News, Joel Sobelson

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!

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

Member News, Diana Coidan, PSA

“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.

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.

Next Meeting: March 16

Multiple References for One Painting by Addren Doss
Our very own Addren Doss will share her technique for choosing subjects from varied sources to combine into one artwork. This is a topic that she has studied for a long time and is very excited to present to our membership.

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