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Pastel Pointers with Richard McKinley | IAPS 2013 | A Pastel Family Reunion The tenth biennial International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) convention was held recently in Albuquerque, N.M. More than 600 artists who work in pastel converged at the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town for what has come to be referred to as a “Pastel Family Reunion.”

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June 2013: Inspired by Nature

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Pastel Journal, June 2013

Plein Air Painting in Pastel | Plein Air Painters Tell You What You Need to Know

Pastel Highlights

Plein Air Painting in Pastel | Plein Air Painters Tell You What You Need to Know Plein air painting adds a dimension to painting the landscape that some artists find irresistible. Painting outdoors provides a deeper understanding of the various qualities of light and atmosphere. Whether you paint finished paintings or color studies for studio paintings (or something in between), plein air painting will bolster your observation skills and enliven your ...

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Accidents Happen… | Pastel Artist Peter Thomas

Accidents Happen… | Pastel Artist Peter Thomas I thrive on positive, unexpected surprises, and so when browsing the newest issue of Pastel Journal, I was delighted to read about Peter Thomas, an English watercolorist who discovered pastels in an unanticipated way. Read on in this excerpt by Niall O’Neill to learn about this fabulous discovery.

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Currently Open for Submissions!

Currently Open for Submissions! Artistic Excellence from Southwest Art is now accepting entries. Details Here! Deadline is June 17! Other Upcoming Art Contests can be found on our Art Competitions page.

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Call for entries: Montana Watercolor Society 2013 Watermedia Show
Entries due May 1, 2013.
Over $4000 in Awards. First place $1,000 cash award. Juror: Sue Archer.
Show dates October 1-31, 2013 in Big Fork Montana. Go to www.montanawatercolorsociety.org for 2013 water media prospectus PDF or contact Michele Beck mtws2013media@gmail.com.

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