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Jay DeChesere

Jay DeChesere’s architectural curriculum at Kentucky included token art courses, so after 45 yrs of architecture, he now focuses on art as a passion. Technology in the 1960’s required development of skills in perspective, pen & ink, washes and pencil to depict design concepts. These abilities became invaluable in his current art pursuits. Since seriously beginning to paint 5 yrs ago, DeChesere has been juried into over 22 shows, has received 17 awards on local and state levels and has had work selected for two major art publications as well as others locally. He has been a part of three two-person shows, one solo show, and a member of a coop gallery in Oriental, NC. Works are currently displayed in local venues and in one other state shows.

His watercolor, pastel and pen and ink work includes figurative, nautical, architectural, landscape and wildlife. DeChesere feels that “it is important for a painting to express an emotion through its subject, composition and mood.”

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Dance of the Nets
Trudy
One Way Out

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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