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Kim Long

In 2015 I was inspired with the pastel medium. This began a whole new chapter for my future as a pastel artist. As a young child I had a passion for drawing and creating things. People would request me to paint on wood, gourds, slate, glass jars, ceramics etc.. I was always busy making and selling art work for people and local stores. After retiring my husband and I moved to Southport, NC November of 2017. I joined North Carolina Pastel Societies and met other artist who loved working with pastels. During this time I’ve been taking multiple workshops with master pastelist, reading stacks of pastel journals, studying books and DVD’s from prominent artists. Doing photo shots and setting up still life props. I’ve developed an instinctual appreciation, passion, and love for the world I live in. The child artist in me began to express those feelings and ideas on art paper. In the last five years I have received local, statewide, national, and international awards. I have learned how to frame my own art work as well. The Art world doesn’t stop at the easel, it’s experimenting with different tools, learning compositions, lighting, sales, and technology.

I invite you to check out my Facebook page and Instagram.

click on the thumbnail pictures below to see the full painting

Sun Kissed
Earth’s Bounty
Coffee and Tea Cafe

There will be no zoom presentation in July.

Shows / Workshops

6th Annual PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
Apply until August 1, 2022.

Two Upcoming PSNC Member Shows at Ambleside Gallery and the Imperial Arts Center
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Face to face meetings have been CANCELLED until further notice.

2 Upcoming PSNC Member Shows

Upcoming Pastel Workshops with Rita Kirkman

Member News, Christine S. Berndt

Member News, Diana Coidan

Call for Artists: Central Mass Pastel Society’s Marks of Distinction National Juried Show

Member News, Rita Kirkman

“Don Key” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman

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