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Member News, Deb Covington

June 1, 2020

Deb will have an exhibition of her work at Bev’s Fine Art, in Raleigh on Six Forks Rd, during the month of June.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

The Painterly Landscape online pastel workshop with Alain J. Picard

April 27, 2020

Glenns Falls by Alain J Picard

Enrollment is now open for The Painterly Landscape Course. This class is exclusively for active NC Pastel Society members: Piedmont Pastel Society, NC Pastel Society and Appalachian Pastel Society.

Registration is open today and closes on May 4, 2020.

We hope you take advantage of this great online course. Please contact Alain at alain@picardstudio.com directly should you have any issues registering.

For more information and to enroll, click the link here: The Painterly Landscape Course.

Download the PDF.

Filed Under: artist opportunities, workshops and classes

Let’s Head to the Clouds – pastel workshop by Diana Coidan

March 19, 2020

Let’s Head to the Clouds is a workshop by Diana Coidan with the Champion Education “Master Class” Art Program in Morrisville. Sharpening your pastel skills on creating expressive clouds which are integral to the art of landscape painting…over land or sea. Learn to create spectacular cloudscapes.

Sunday, July 26th
For more information and to register: www.cier-art.com/masterartdiana.html

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Member News, Diana Coidan

March 17, 2020

Diana is featured in a full page of the March-April Cary Living Magazine – Page 82 with her pastel “Snowy White Elegance.”

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Jeri Greenberg, Member News

March 16, 2020

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.

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

Member News, BF Reed

February 14, 2020

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Member News, Deb Covington

January 15, 2020

On January 25th, Deb Covington of Emerald Isle, is having a show and sale of her work, at the Bogue Distillery on Hwy 24.

The event is the first important event by the Seaside Arts Council of Swansboro. Everyone is invited.

Yellow Boat

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

Member News, Jane Steelman

January 10, 2020

New Year, New Artists – December 27 – January 28

I am a featured artist from December 27 – January 28 along with Lois Blasberg and Suzanne Love, also new members of the Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S. Academy Street, Cary NC 27511, 919-462-2035.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

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

Member News, Joel Sobelson

December 31, 2019

I recently won the Art Spirit Foundation Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Pastel at the American Artist Professional League’s 91st Grand National Exhibition 2019 with my drawing “In The Bag”.

The show was at the Salmagundi Club in New York in November.

Filed Under: member news

Abstract Pastel Painting: 2020 WORKSHOPS

December 30, 2019

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

Filed Under: artist opportunities, workshops and classes

Upcoming Pastel Workshops at Arts Council of York County (SC)

December 11, 2019

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

From Boring to Breathtaking Pastel Workshop
Bethany Carter Fields
Mon-Wed February 17-19, 2020
10 am to 4 pm
$450
lunch included daily
 

Deeper, Darker. Richer. Pastel Workshop
Terri Ford
Mon-Wed Mar 27-29, 2020
10 am to 4 pm
$495
Lunch included daily
 

Skies, Trees and Water Pastel or Oil Workshop
Barbara Courtney Jaenicke
Tues-Thurs Sept 15-17, 2020
10 am to 4 pm
$475
Lunch included daily
 

For more information and payment, go to: www.fortmillartguild.com

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Member News, Wendy Koehrsen

November 3, 2019

Wendy Koehrsen placed 3rd Place in the professional drawing category at the 2019 NC State Fair with a pastel painting Look at Me.

 

Filed Under: competitions, member news

PSNC September meeting photos – art lecture and lunch at NCMA

October 3, 2019

Lecture by Mr. Perry Hurt, Associate Art Conservator, on late 18th-20th century painting and the lunch at the museum afterward.

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Member News, Tim Williams

October 1, 2019

I have a new show of 28 paintings at This & That Gift Gallery, 118C East Main Street, Carrboro. The show, up until October 30, includes some works that were in my Arts Center show in May, others that were not and several new paintings done this summer.

Artist’s Reception is Friday October 11, 6 pm to 9 pm.

Filed Under: exhibitions and shows, member news

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April 10 – Maryann Mullett

Painting animals and fur.

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Upcoming Shows / Workshops

2021 North Carolina Statewide Pastel Exhibition
On Common Ground: From the Mountains to the Sea
June 1-30, 2021
Download the Prospectus
Online Entry Deadline EXTENDED: Monday, April 12, 2021 (midnight)
Juror/Judge: Stephie Clark


PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings

September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021
Juror of Selection: Isabelle V. Lim, PSA-MP, IAPS/MC, SPF-MP
Judge of Awards: Nancie King Mertz, PSA-MP, CPP-MP, IAPS-MC&EP
View more information and apply online.

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