Our next meeting will be on April 17 from 10am – 12pm at The Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (click link for directions)
Program
A photographer will be joining us to to discuss taking pictures of artwork (he can also be contracted to take pictures of any work that you bring with you that day if desired).
Hope to see everyone there!
It’s that time of year again to renew your dues with the Pastel Society of North Carolina! For more information, please see our membership page.
Not a member yet? If you would like to see what we are all about before joining, come to our first meeting of the year at Carol Woods in Chapel Hill on February 20 from 2-4pm. We look forward to meeting you!
Last night the PSNC Publicity, Exhibition and Hospitality committees got together over a meal to discuss the slate of shows scheduled for this fall. A great time was had by all (although the wait service had room for improvement).
Let us know if you are a member and wish to be part of these important PSNC committees!
pictured from left to right: Barbara Lininger, Mandy Roeing, Toni Lindahl, Jane Levy, Leandra Ganko, Lorie Callahan, Chris Berndt, Kim Werfel and Judy Harron (not pictured: Anne Kiefaber and Ann Hooker)
Our program was led by Susan Fecho, a multimedia artist, who discussed the importance of choosing colors and value to evoke a mood in your paintings.
Four artists shared recent paintings that they’ve been working on…
PSNC guest from Florence, SC, Cynthia Poller
Four members and two visitors brought in their paintings for critique, it was nice to see what people had been up to during our summer break!
Laurel Wetzork
a new visitor
David Boone
From now until the end of September, Wendell artist Laurel Wetzork is showcasing a selection of her en plein air paintings at the Garner Historic Auditorium in their recently renovated lobby. Chosen from painting trips in North Carolina, New Mexico, and Georgia, this selection features her favorite and most recent en plein air works. En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air,” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting in the outdoor environment. Many artists feel that this painting technique is the only way to truly capture the beauty and colors of landscapes. Laurel completes most paintings on location and adds finishing touches in her studio.
The North Carolina paintings in the Garner show are chosen from the artist’s series “The Beauty of North Carolina Farms.” Laurel’s paintings are exhibited in juried shows and solo exhibitions, have won awards, been commissioned, and are held in private collections. Her mediums are oil and acrylic on stretched canvas or linen panels, and soft pastels on Kitty Wallis Museum-grade paper.
Grape Confusion (Green Creek Winery, Columbus, NC), oil on canvas, 18″ x 24
There is a reception on Sunday, September 14 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The artist will be bringing several other new works, and will be on hand to say hello. If you’d like to attend the reception, please RSVP.
When: August through September 2008, Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 5:30 or by appointment
Where: Garner Historic Auditorium Lobby, 742 West Garner Road, Garner, NC
Many talented artists brought paintings to be critiqued this past Saturday. We’ve selected a few photos to share below…
Daniel Boone
Patrica Bridgers Harriss
Toni Lindahl
In preparation for our two exhibitions coming up this summer, the May meeting will be dedicated entirely to critiques, after the usual business meeting.
This meeting traditionally has seen a large turnout, but if you have several paintings to bring, please do so! We will endeavor to give each painting some quality time, even if a small amount. There will be goodies, wine and comraderie so mark it on your calendar!
New members – this is a great time to mix with the PSNC folks – We hope to see everyone with at least one painting to view!
Thanks – Your Board
The Artist’s Magazine has issued a “Call for Entries” for its 2008 Art Competition. The 25th annual Competition will recognize 250 finalists and award 45 major prize amounts totaling more than $25,000 in cash.
The Competition is open to both amateur and professional artists. Artists may enter work in five categories: Portrait & Figure, Landscape, Still Life, Experimental, and Animal Art. First-, second- and third-place winners selected from each category will receive $2,500, $1,250 and $750 respectively. Fifteen honorable mentions will receive $100 each. Top award winners from this year’s competition will be featured in the December 2008 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. In addition, 12 finalists will be featured as “Artist of the Month” on our website, and 13 award winners will be featured in The Artist’s Magazine’s 2009 calendar. All winners will receive a 1-year subscription to the magazine.
Entries are also being accepted in the Student/Beginner division, open to artists who have been painting for 2 years or less. First-, second- and third-place winners selected from each category will receive $150, $75, and $50 respectively. Plus, winners of this division will be featured in the magazine’s January 2009 issue.
Mr. Larry Hinshaw will join us and bring samples of his high-end and mid range framing, matting, spacers, fillers and glass for full and professional framing of pastel artwork. PSNC’s own Luana Luconi Winner says of Larry: “He is a very fine framer who is both efficient and affordable.”
Larry will show us proper framing techniques and will utilize critique paintings to demonstrate various matting and framing looks that can be achieved. His excellent suggestions and advice should help prepare all of our members for our two upcoming exhibitions! This is another “don’t miss” program for PSNC members & visitors! Visit his website to see his framing studio!
Arts-Frames-Accents
3308 Alamance Road
Burlington, NC
