PSC Sponsored Workshop

March ZOOM Paint-Along

DESMOND O’HAGAN: “Capturing Light – Interpreting the City at Night” Saturday, March 16 9am-Noon, Mountain Daylight Time11am EDT | 10am CDT | 9am MDT | 8am PDT Desmond O’Hagan has achieved “Eminent Pastelist” status with the International Association of Pastel Societies and is a member of their “Masters Circle.”  He is also a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art. O’Hagan has won several awards in national and international exhibits including IAPS convention exhibit’s Prix’d Pastel Award and “Southwest Art” magazine’s Award of Excellence (twice) at the “Windows to the Divine” Exhibitions in Denver, CO.  He has also won the George Innes, Jr. Memorial Award from the Salmagundi […]

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Lorenzo Chavez Two-day Plein Air Workshop

The PSC Western Slope group is very excited to offer a 2-day workshop with Lorenzo Chavez in August 2024.  Where:  S-Cross Ranch in the Glade Park area, south of Colorado National Monument (private property, so not searchable on google maps) It is approximately 9 miles east of the Colorado/Utah state line on DS Road When:  Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, from 9am-4pm both days Cost:  $250 per student.  There is a required minimum number of 12 students and maximum number of 17 students Lorenzo is a well-known figure in the pastel world here in Colorado.  The following paragraph is from Lorenzo’s website: “Lorenzo

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February 17, ‘24, ZOOM Paint-along

ABSTRACT – DIGGING DEEP INTO ABSTRACT Looking below the Surface with LAURA POLLAK, PSA, PSWC, PSNC, SPS, IAPS MC Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., MST Join Laura as we explore her techniques for her award-winning abstracts, exploring the light and glow which she is known for and which she also includes in her landscapes.   Recently, Laura has won the top award in the International Bold Brush Award in Abstracts, as well as first place in shows sponsored by the Pastel Society of the West Coast International Show and the Pastel Society of North Carolina’s Statewide show. She also won

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January ’24 ZOOM Paint-along

“Underpainting Techniques for Looser Paintings” with Bethany Fields  Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., MST Registration is now closed for this workshop. Come join Bethany Fields, an American contemporary artist, as we explore underpaintings that will help you work looser.   She has gained recent national recognition with exhibits at the Salmagundi Club, The National Arts Club, both in NYC, and the Butler Institute of American Art in Ohio. She regularly hosts and teaches workshops around the country and is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, Degas Pastel Society, American Women Artists and is a

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3-Day Workshop with Natasha Isenhour

WORKSHOP DETAILS: What: 3-Day Indoor Pastel Workshop  Presenter: Natasha Isenhour Where: 7530 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 When: May 21-23, 2024  Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily  Cost: $375 PSC Members, $425 Non-Members  15 Maximum Students SOLD OUT! This workshop is full, but a wait-list is available. Click the button below to add your name. DESCRIPTION: “Connecting Eyes, Heart, Hand: Amplifying YOUR Voice!” A comprehensive overview of combining intuitive and artistic techniques to illustrate what you observe (eyes) with your emotional response (heart), in order to express it with your hand. Strengthen your voice as a pastel painter in this 3-day intensive where you will

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November 2023 PAINT-ALONG DEMO!

Instructor: Dawn Emerson   Date & Time: November 18, 2023 from 9:00 – 12:00pm MST Minimum 20 attendees  ZOOM  Exploring the Endless Possibilities of PanPastels.  Registration is now closed.   This will be a unique Paint-Along Zoom Demo which will cover a specific product that offers an exciting and versatile way of creating paintings. And we are fortunate to have an instructor who is a leading expert in their endless possibilities.   During this 3 hour zoom you are invited to join with Dawn Emerson as she shows you what PanPastels are, and how to use them alone or with stick

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Rocky Mountain High Plein Air Workshops with Liz Haywood-Sullivan 

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Pastel Society of Colorado (PSC) in 2024, we are announcing a wonderful set of two 2-day workshops with Liz Haywood-Sullivan in the beautiful Arapaho National Forest.  Both workshops are sold out. Wait lists are now also full. Information from Liz: Painting the Rockies with Water Vistas – Part I and Part II  This destination workshop is an amazing opportunity to paint in one of the most breathtaking locations in the US. We will be heading up into the inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains north of Denver near Granby and Grand Lake. Each two-day

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October 2023 PAINT-ALONG DEMO! 

Instructor: Tracy Wilson  Date & Time: October 21, 2023 from 9:00 – 12:00pm MST  Minimum 20 attendees  ZOOM  Chiaroscuro Still Life Painting.  Registration is now closed for this workshop. Check back for next month’s paint-along. The Chiaroscuro style of painting has existed since the Renaissance period and is defined as the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, creating bold contrasts that affect the entire composition. It is an Italian term which literally means ‘light-dark’. Whatever is lit in the painting becomes the focal point and is emphasized by the surrounding darkness. The use of such strong contrasts of light achieves a

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September 2023 Paint-Along Demo with Kathy Beekman

September 16, 2023 Zoom, 9am-Noon MST Cloudscapes: Painting the Drama and Beauty of Clouds. Clouds are an important part of our lives, since they affect our every day with the weather they bring. They are also a popular subject in landscape paintings, but capturing their essence and likeness can be a challenge because they are ever-changing. Clouds float across the sky in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors, from white, wispy tails to towering, dark grey thunderclouds. “Clouds exist in a constant state of flux, shifting effortlessly from one form to another. And then they’re gone” shedding their moisture

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August 2023 Paint-Along Demo with Marla Baggetta

Instructor: Marla BaggettaDate & Time: August 19, 2023 from 1-4pm MST Minimum 20 attendees ZOOM  1-Day Confident Compositions  During this one day intensive workshop, Marla will give you insights on how to create eye-catching work with simple, easy to apply steps that focus on the foundations of painting. Don’t miss this chance to level up your painting game!  Marla Baggetta is a nationally acclaimed artist, a gifted instructor, and a pioneer in the realm of online art education. With a career spanning over three decades, Marla’s artistry has flourished in pastel, oil, and notably, abstract acrylic.   Born with a passion for art,

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