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.
Pastel is a medium used for sketching, drawing, or painting since the Renaissance, not an aesthetic. PanPastel® is the world’s first range of pastel colors that can be mixed and applied like paint. They are professional artists’ quality soft pastel colors in a unique cake-like or pan format. They may be used by themselves or with the pastel medium.
This demonstration will have PanPastels® available for the audience to experiment with throughout the demonstration. We’ll do some mark-making exercises focused on techniques specific to PanPastel® medium and then demonstrate how to use them with regular pastels.
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| Donatello. 5x7. Pastel and panpastel on paper by Christy Olsen. |
November 20, 2024 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
TPS Art Center
2447 N. Los Altos Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85705
The Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established to advocate and promote the pastel medium and have fun doing art in the communities it serves. TPS is an active and vital art organization for pastel artists to flourish, fostering the skills and camaraderie of its members while encouraging community awareness of dry pastel fine art by offering exhibitions and events. For more information, visit the Tuscon Pastel Society.org.
PanPastel Colors are a unique and innovative take on the traditional soft pastel medium, offering professional-grade pigments in a convenient pan format akin to a cake-like consistency. These high-quality pastel colors are designed to provide artists with a versatile and user-friendly tool for their creative pursuits.
Christy, an experienced artist and instructor, has shared valuable insights on the many ways these unique pastel pans can be utilized. From using stencils to build up complex backgrounds and layers to seamlessly integrating the PanPastels with traditional stick pastels, the possibilities for artistic expression are vast. The compact, stackable design of the PanPastel pans also makes them a practical choice for artists who need to transport their materials or maintain a well-organized studio space. Overall, the PanPastel Color system offers a fresh and innovative approach to the beloved medium of soft pastels, empowering artists to explore new creative avenues and push the boundaries of their artistic practice. Members were able to experience and play with the PanPastels and papers.
Thank you, Christy, for a great demonstration.
