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Connecting Pastel Artists across the Rocky Mountains and Frontiers Beyond
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- The Pastel Society of Colorado (PSC) was formed in 1994 by six artists to fulfill the need for a regional organization to encourage the appreciation and art of pastel painting. PSC membership has grown to over 220 pastel artists and devotees. PSC has become a far reaching organization, uniting artists across the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Our Members Exhibitions have received international exposure.
- The Pastel Society of Colorado seeks to promote the art of pastel painting through regular meetings that feature educational presentations and demonstrations by respected artists. The PSC sponsors an annual member exhibition.
- The society publishes a newsletter alerting the membership to exhibition and marketing opportunities as well as providing a friendly exchange of ideas and information.
- We continue to bring quality demonstrations to our membership.
- The society belongs to the International Association of Pastel Societies and works collaboratively with other member societies.
- What is Pastel? Pastel is pure pigment. A particle of pastel pigment seen under a microscope looks like a diamond with many facets. Therefore, pastel paintings reflect the light like a prism. No other medium has the same power of color or luminance. Pastel is the most stable and permanent of all painting media. More...
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