documents & reference
Demo Artists’ Handouts
Sarah St. George: Painting Water Handout
Clare Scott, Pastel Demo Recipe
Stay Away from the Middle! by Susan Mayfield
Show Documents
PSC Labels for your Art for PSC Shows
Use these labels for the Mile High International Exhibition, The Signature/Master Signature Show, Small Works Show and for the PSC Members’ Show Pieces when delivering your paintings.
DIY Storage Envelope for Your Artwork
A how-to for creating a re-useable envelope for handing off your artwork to others.
Eighty Percent Rule
An explanation of why artwork submitted to a show must meet the criteria of 80% soft pastel.
Show Standards & Etiquette for Chairs
The Pastel Society of Colorado has “Show Standards” that should not vary from show to show. This document lays out the requirements for those who chair the shows.
Education Committee Resources
Tucson Pastel Society’s Pastel Framing Tutorial
Critique Questions (PDF) by Sandy Marvin from March 9, 2024 talk
Nine common mistakes when photographing your artwork
Best Practices for Photographing Your Artwork by Neal Pierman
Powerpoint presentation from May 14, 2022 workshop
PSC Nooner: Setting Up Instagram Accounts 1.11.20
You can download and print this doc to get you started.
Thoughts on pricing your artwork, reference #1, from 1.14.23
Presented by Sandy Marvin and Ivadell Marie
Thoughts on pricing your artwork, reference #2, from 1.14.23
Presented by Sandy Marvin and Ivadell Marie