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PSC was formed in 1994 by six artists to promote pastel artists, the soft pastel
medium and to encourage the appreciation and art of pastel painting. PSC has become a far
reaching organization, uniting artists across the Rocky Mountains and beyond.
We offer opportunities for pastel artists through "pastels only" exhibitions in:
- International Open Shows
- Membership Shows
- Informative demonstrations by recognized pastel artists
An Electronic Newsletter for pastel artists is included with PSC membership. Pastel workshops,
classes, exhibitions and pastel related editorial articles can be found in the newsletter.
PSC members are from all around the US.
The Pastel Society of Colorado is incorporated as a non-profit organization.
The PSC is run completely by volunteer Board Members and others.
2012 Mile High International Exhibition
Penny Creasy
1st Place- "Rocky Mountain Summit"
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2012 PSC Members' Show
Rebecca Koeppen
Best of Show- "The San Juan in Winter"
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WHAT IS PASTEL? Pastel is pure pigment. A particle of
pastel pigment seen under a microscope looks like a diamond with many facets. Pastel
is the most stable and permanent of all painting media. Pastel (often confused
with chalk, which is limestone and dye) is actually dry powdered pure pigment
mixed with a liquid binding solution to form a paste. The word pastel is
derived from the French word "pastiche".
Historically, pastel can be traced back to the fifteenth century. Leonardo da Vinci
introduced pastel using "the dry colors method" as a highlighting technique for
drawings. Pastel emerged as a major force in eighteenth century portraiture. Rosalba Carriera
was among the first to work exclusively in pastel. With the advent of impressionism,
new techniques appeared and subjects included landscapes and nudes. Edgar Degas,
Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frank Reaugh
and James McNeil Whistler feature pastels among their most important works.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PSC Paintout
May 25, 2013
9 - noon
Metzgar Farm and Ponds, Westminster
IAPS 22nd Juried Exhibition
June 5, 2013
Franciscan Room at the Hotel Albuquerque during IAPS
IAPS 2nd Master Circle Exhibition
June 5, 2013
Franciscan Room at the Hotel Albuquerque during IAPS
Front Range Meeting
June 8, 2013
200 Grant St., Denver
Western Slope Meeting
June 15, 2013
1803 N. 7th St., Grand Junction
PSC Paintout
June 22, 2013
9 - noon
Lair O' the Bear Park, near Morrison
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