Guest Speaker & Demonstration Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) (Spring 2025)

Invited to demonstrate and lecture! Sponsored by the Tucson Pastel Society (TPS), this event will be held in the TPS Art Center in Tucson, Arizona. It is open to the general public and members of the guild. Admission is at no charge. It's all about the Underpainting! Combine the spontaneity of drawing,...

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Tucson Desert Art Museum and Four Corners Gallery(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2025)

Seeking New Pastures and Daisies Unite were juried into this museum art gallery exhibition! Seeking New Pastures. Pastel (dry medium) over ink. On toned paper. 18x24. Museum Juried Exhibition & Sale For the spring 2025 season, the Four Corners Gallery will host a spectacular juried art show...

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Cloudscapes in Pastel (Jan. 2025)

Jan. 19, 26 & Feb. 2, Sunday Afternoon at B.Marie's Atelier & Gallery via the Art Verve Academy. Are you eager to explore the delicate beauty of clouds? Whether you're looking to get started or deepen your understanding of the pastel medium, you'll learn the techniques needed to capture the...

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Guest Speaker & Demonstration Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) (Fall 2024)

Invited to demonstrate and lecture! Sponsored by the Tucson Pastel Society (TPS), this event will be held in the TPS Art Center in Tucson, Arizona. It is open to the general public and members of the guild. Admission is at no charge. How to Use PanPastels® Pastel is a medium used for sketching, drawing,...

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Getting Acquainted with Pastel (Sep. 2024)

Sep. 14, 21, & 28, Saturday Afternoons at TPS Art Center via the Art Verve Academy. Pastel is a medium used for sketching, drawing, or painting since the Renaissance, not an aesthetic. It is unique in that you only need a piece of paper to get going. These classes are perfect for those who want...

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Amerind Museum Art Gallery(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2024)

Daisies Unite was juried into the museum art gallery exhibition! Daisies Unite. Pastel (dry medium) over ink. On archival paper. 18x24. Museum Juried Exhibition & Sale Thirty paintings will be exhibited in the Amerind Museum art gallery and priced for sale. Each fine art piece captures the...

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Meet Christy Olsen, Canvas Rebel (Interview Jan. 2024)

Published by Canvas Rebel on January 1, 2024. Transcript We were lucky to catch up with Christy Olsen recently and have shared our conversation below. Christy, appreciate you joining us today. What’s been one of the most interesting investments you’ve made – and did you win or lose? (Note, these...

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